Maris Stella Legarda, Neurologist
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Maris Stella Legarda

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington District of Columbia, 20007

About

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

MaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy

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

Maris Stella Legarda's Practice location

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest -
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
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