Rohini D. Samudralwar, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Department: Neurology
Contact information
3400 Spruce St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Publications
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Penn Profile
Penn MS and Related Disorders Fellowship Co-Director Penn Neurology Residency Associate Program Director
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Penn Profile
Penn MS and Related Disorders Fellowship Co-Director Penn Neurology Residency Associate Program Director
Education:
BS (Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude)
Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College, Philadelphia, PA, 2009.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2013.
BS (Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude)
Drexel University, Pennoni Honors College, Philadelphia, PA, 2009.
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2013.
Post-Graduate Training
Internship, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2013-2014.
Residency, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2014-2017.
Chief Resident-Education, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2016-2017.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation, Washington University in St. Louis St.Louis, MO, 2017-2018.
Fellowship. Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Diseases, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2017-2018.
Internship, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2013-2014.
Residency, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2014-2017.
Chief Resident-Education, Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2016-2017.
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Investigation, Washington University in St. Louis St.Louis, MO, 2017-2018.
Fellowship. Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Diseases, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 2017-2018.
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017.
Permanent linkAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2017.
Description of Clinical Expertise
1) “Mind over matter: How a retired Texans player beat cancer and a rare braincondition”. Houston Chronicle. April 2021.
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/health/article/andrehal-retired-texans-player-cancer-brain-16080413.php.
2) “A nurse learned she was pregnant and had MS on the same day. An advanced therapy helps her thrive”. Philly Voice. June 2024.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/multiple-sclerosis-treatments-pregnancy-shanel-gamboa-penn/
3) “Expert Panel Offers Pointers for Managing MS During Pregnancy”. Neurology Live. May 2024.
https://www.neurologylive.com/view/expert-panel-offers-pointers-managing-ms-pregnancy?eKey=cm9oaW5pLnNhbXVkcmFsd2FyQHBlbm5tZWRpY2luZS51cGVubi5lZHU=
Selected Publications
Manzano GS, Balaban D, Zhang Y, Healy B, Chwalisz BK, Levy M, Venna N, Stern BJ, Pardo CA, Barreras P, Rjeily NB, Flanagan EP, Redenbaugh V, Aksamit AJ Jr, Hutto S, Herman M, El Sammak S, Rodriguez EC, Snider L, Rains H, Montalvo M, Rempe T, Ramirez SM, Horta L, Clardy S, Lord J, Cho TA, Abdel Wahed L, Berger JR, Samudralwar RD, Torres NR, Clifford DB, Dunham SR, Majed M, Zabeti A, Marcucci S, Mao-Draayer Y, Doty J, Agyei PB, Bhattacharyya S.: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study of Neurosarcoidosis Myelitis: Current Observations and Future Directions Ann Clin Transl Neurol. September 2025.Renner B, Verter ED, Absinta M, Daboul L, Raza P, Martin ML, Cao Q, O'Donnell CM, Rodrigues PR, Ramos M, Prchkovska V, Derbyshire J, Azevedo CJ, Bar-Or A, Caverzasi E, Calabresi PA, Cree BAC, Freeman L, Henry RG, Longbrake EE, Oh J, Papinutto N, Pelletier D, Samudralwar RD, Schindler MK, Sotirchos ES, Sicotte NL, Solomon AJ, Shinohara RT, Reich DS, Ontaneda D, Sati P. : Frequency and Diagnostic Implications of Paramagnetic Rim Lesions in People Presenting for Diagnosis to a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic Neurology. Page: 23;105(6):e213912. September 2025.
Hutto SK, Balaban D, Rohm Z, Lackey E, Samudralwar RD, El Sammak S, Nakirikanti A, Oyerinde E, Bou G, Herman M, Horta L, Taha M, Rivera Torres N, Morrison A, Shah S, Pawate S, Vargas D, Tyor W: Rituximab in pathologically confirmed sarcoidosis affecting the central nervous system: a multi-center retrospective study. J Neurol. Page: 18;272(8):519, July 2025.
Manzano GS, Eaton J, Levy M, Abbatemarco JR, Aksamit AJ, Anand P, Balaban DT, Barreras P, Baughman RP, Bhattacharyya S, Bomprezzi R, Cho TA, Chwalisz B, Clardy SL, Clifford DB, Flanagan EP, Gelfand JM, Harrold GK, Hutto SK, Pawate S, Rivera Torres N, Abdel-Wahed L, Dunham SR, Gupta RK, Moss B, Pardo CA, Samudralwar RD, Venna N, Zabeti A, Kister I.: Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis: A Delphi Survey of Experts Across the United States Neurol Clin Pract. Page: 15(2):e200429, April 2025.
Martin ML, Cao Q, Luskin E, Renner B, Daboul L, O'Donnell CM, Rodrigues P, Derbyshire J, Azevedo CJ, Bar-Or A, Caverzasi E, Calabresi P, Cree BAC, Freeman L, Henry RG, Longbrake EE, Oh J, Papinutto N, Pelletier D, Prchkovska V, Ramos M, Samudralwar RD, Schindler MK, Sotirchos ES, Sicotte NL, Solomon AJ, Reich DS, Ontaneda D, Shinohara RT, Sati P. : Reliability of Central Vein Sign Imaging With 3T FLAIR* in a Multicenter Study. J Neuroimaging. Page: 35(1):e70011, January 2025.
Manzano, Giovanna & Eaton, James & Levy, Michael & Abbatemarco, Justin & Aksamit, Allen & Anand, Pria & Balaban, Denis & Barreras, Paula & Baughman, Robert & Bhattacharyya, Shamik & Bomprezzi, Roberto & Cho, Tracey & Chwalisz, Bart & Clardy, Stacey & Clifford, David & Flanagan, Eoin & Gelfand, Jeffrey & Harrold, George & Hutto, Spencer & Kister, Ilya. (2024). Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis: A Delphi Survey of Experts Across the US. Neurology. 103. 10.1212/01.wnl.0001051044.25869.0f. : Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis: A Delphi Survey of Experts Across the US. Neurology Clinical Practice 103(7_Supplement_1), October 2024 Notes: DOI:10.1212/01.wnl.0001051044.25869.0f.
Toljan K, Daboul L, Raza P, Martin ML, Cao Q, O'Donnell CM, Rodrigues P, Derbyshire J, Azevedo CJ, Bar-Or A, Caverzasi E, Calabresi PA, Cree BA, Freeman L, Henry RG, Longbrake EE, Oh J, Papinutto N, Pelletier D, Samudralwar RD, Schindler MK, Sotirchos ES, Sicotte NL, Solomon AJ, Shinohara RT, Reich DS, Sati P, Ontaneda D.: Diagnostic performance of central vein sign versus oligoclonal bands for multiple sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis 10: 1268-1277, September 2024.
Manzano G, Eaton J, Levy M, Abbatemarco JR, Aksamit A, Anand P, Balaban D, Barreras P, Baughman RP, Bhattacharyya S, Bomprezzi R, Cho TA, Chwalisz BK, Clardy S, Clifford DB, Flanagan EP, Gelfand JM, Harrold GK, Hutto S, Pawate S, Rivera Torres N, Abdel-Wahed L, Dunham R, Gupta R, Moss B,Pardo-Villamizar CA, Samudralwar RD, Venna N, Zabeti A, Kister I: Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis: A Delphi Survey of Experts across the US. American Academy of Neurology Summer Conference July 2024.
Rivera-Torres N, Lavietes J, Morrison A, Kakara M, Jacobs D, Samudralwar RD: Identification of Disparities in Care Between Neurology Resident Clinic and Subspecialty Attending Clinics in a Comprehensive MS Center. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers May 2024.
Rivera-Torres N, Lavietes J, Jacobs D, Samudralwar RD: Provider Perspectives between Resident and Subspecialized Attending Physicians in the Care of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Survey and Needs Assessment. Northeast Group of Educational Affairs May 2024.