About Us

Welcome to Penn Neurology

Mission

The Department of Neurology has a strong mission and a rich history at the University of Pennsylvania.  We have a long tradition of excellence in patient care, research and education in both adult and pediatric neurology. Since its establishment more than a century ago, our department has shaped the field of neurology by pioneering essential neurologic treatments and diagnostic techniques.  Today, we are committed to our mission — to be a center of excellence and innovation dedicated to the pursuit of curing neurologic diseases through compassionate, patient-centered care, transformative research and education of the future leaders in neurology.

“Neurologists at Penn Neurology are committed to advancing the treatment of basic and complex neurological disorders. We look forward to continually serving our patients as the expansion of our faculty and programs increases accessibility for neurological care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.”  -Frances E. Jensen, MD | Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology

Penn Neurology Specialty Highlights

Penn Neurology provides clinical care in close association with other Penn Medicine departments. Our specialists are backed by the most extensive neurodiagnostic and imaging facilities in the region as well as one of the nation’s foremost research programs in clinical and basic neuroscience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania highest in the Philadelphia region for Neurology since ratings began in 1991.