Steven P. Trau

Steven P. Trau, MD is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and Director of the UNC Clinic for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders. His clinical work focuses on tic disorders, functional tics, and functional neurological disorders in pediatric patients.

• Education: MD from Emory University (2012); Residency in General Pediatrics (Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2012-2015) and Child Neurology (Duke University Hospital, 2016-2019).

Research Interests: Dr. Trau specializes in Tourette syndrome, tic disorders, and functional neurological disorders. He has developed clinical protocols for tic management and functional neurological disorders during the pandemic.

Publications (Recent Trends): His research spans Neurology, Genetics, and Immunology, with recent work on functional tic diagnosis during pandemics, riboflavin transporter deficiencies, and autoimmune neurological conditions.

Clinic Leadership: He directs the UNC Clinic for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders, providing specialized care in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, NC.