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Linda D. Leary, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Pediatrics and Neurology

Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Services

Dr. Linda D. Leary, a graduate of Columbia-Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons, completed her Child Neurology residency and post-doctoral fellowship at Columbia University Neurological Institute of New
York.  She is board certified in Neurology with specialization in Child Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy. 

Dr. Leary serves as medical director for pediatric epilepsy services at University Hospital System, as a member of the professional advisory board for the Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas, and as a medical advisor for the North East Independent School District.  

Clinical  and research interests include genetic and metabolic epilepsies, epilepsy surgery, and antiepileptic drug and medical device trials for children with epilepsy.   

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2000 - Clinical Fellowship - Neurophysiology - Columbia University, Neurological Inst of NY
    • 1999 - Residency - Pediatric Neurology - Columbia University, Presbyterian Medical Center
    • 1996 - Residency - Pediatrics - Columbia University Medical Center
    • 1994 - MD - Medicine - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
    • 1990 - BS - Biology (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa) - University of Washington

    Appointments

    • 7/2015 - Director of Pediatric Epilepsy Services - UHS, Pediatrics, San Antonio
    • 9/2009 - Clinical Associate Professor and Other - UTHSCSA, Pediatrics, San Antonio
    • 9/2009 - Clinical Associate Professor and Other - UTHSCSA, Neurology, San Antonio

  • Research & Grants

    Multicenter, Observational Study of Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Comprehensive Outcomes Registry in Subjects with Epilepsy Treated with Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

    RNS System retrospective chart review ages <18 years, A Retrospective Chart Review of Patients Less Than 18 Years of Age at the Time of Implant with the RNS® System Treated for Medically Intractable Epilepsy 

    Epidemiology of brain abnormalities in febrile seizures. PI: Dale C. Hesdorffer, Ph.D.

    Multicenter study of adjunctive therapy of oxcarbazepine in children, A multicenter study comparing two doses of oxcarbazepine as adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients with inadequately-controlled partial seizures

    Research profile

  • Service

    School

    Participate in yearly Mind, Brain, & Behavior module for 2nd year medical student education.

    Faculty for child neurology and pediatric epilepsy training for medical students, pediatric and adult neurology residents, and neurophysiology and epilepsy fellows.

    Institutional

    Cannabidiol (CBD) Task Force member 06/2018 - 06/2019 - Asked to participate with pharmacy, nursing, hospital administration for generation of protocols for CBD use in hospitalized patients.

    Drug Utilization Evaluation Committee Member 04/2011 - 06/2020 - University Heatlh System Hospital

    Pharmacy & Therapeutics Neuroscience subcommittee, 2019-current, University Health System Hospital.

    National

    American Epilepsy Society Scientific Program Committee Member  12/2018 - 12/2020

    American Epilepsy Society Scientific Program Committee Member 12/2010 - 12/2011

    Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Networking Steering Committee, 2019-current.

  • Clinical

    Board Certifications

    • Epilepsy - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    • Certification in Clinic Neurophysiology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    • Neurology with Special Competence in Child Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology