
Maris Stella Legarda
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington District of Columbia, 20007About
Maris Stella Legarda, MD, works at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, specializing in neurophysiology in children. This hospital is Magnet Designated and an affiliate of Georgetown University. She also studies epilepsy in children. Clinical neurophysiology, one of the fellowships Dr. Legarda earned, comprises the study of nervous system function. As a specialist in pediatric neurology, Dr. Legarda is also an associate professor of pediatrics at Georgetown University.
Education and Training
St. Louis University College of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Neurology- Neurology
with special qualification in Pediatric Neurology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Georgetown University -
Awards
- Circle of Excellence
Internships
- Columbia Presbyterian, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
Fellowships
- Medical College of Virginia, Miami Children's Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- The Endocrine Society, Child Neurology Society
What do you attribute your success to?
The passion for what she does.
Teaching and speaking
Associate Professor at Georgetown University in Pediatric Neurology.
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis, Golf, Skiing
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- Steven E. Lo Other3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington District of Columbia 20007
- Dr. Peter Bernad M.D., M.P.H., FACP2112 F St NW Washington DC 20037
- Dr. Syed W Asad M.D.7500 Greenway Center Dr Greenbelt MD 20770
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4715 NORTH 15 STREET ARLINGTON VA 22205