Title: Neurologist
Company: Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders
Location: Livonia, Michigan, United States
David A. Simpson, Neurologist at Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors for dedication, achievements, and leadership in neurological disease treatment, education and research.
Dr. Simpson initially obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology with distinction from Wayne State University in Detroit in 1977 and followed with a Master of Science in human anatomy from his alma mater in 1979. He continued his education with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri in 1983. Today, he serves as a diplomate in the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, as a distinguished fellow in the American College of Neurologists and Psychiatrists, a fellow in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and as chair of peer review of Ethics Committee in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM).
Dr. Simpson has served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1979. He was been awarded Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Legion of Merit, Army Paratroop, Army Combat, Army Reserve, Army Achievement, Humanitarian Service, Army Commendation, Iraq Campaign and Southeast Asia Service medals.
After serving as a resident in neurology with Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan from 1988 to 1991, Dr. Simpson excelled as an assistant and associate clinical professor with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor from 1992 to 2002 and Michigan State University, East Lansing from 2001 to 2009. Since 1991, he has imparted his knowledge as a staff neurologist with the Michigan Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND) in Farmington Hills, one of the few comprehensive private neurological facilities in the country dedicated to the betterment of neuromuscular disease patients through the use of onsite, cutting edge neuro-diagnostic technology, neuro-imaging, infusion services and medical education and research.
Dr. Simpson’s memberships include the American Osteopathic Association, Michigan Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, the American College of Neuropsychiatrists, honor societies Psi Sigma Alpha and Sigma Sigma Alpha and the American Association Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has contributed more than 200 articles to peer-reviewed professional journals and has served as chief editor of the Journal of American College of Neurologists and Psychiatrists.
According to Dr. Simpson, his success can be attributed to his compassion, sensitivity to the needs of patients and refusal to bend to the will of current trends. He would like to be known as someone who enjoyed teaching both young and old doctors, was kind and caring and dedicated his life to patients.
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