Dr. Luca Bartolini, MD, FAAN, FAES

childhood epilepsy and stroke, drug-resistant neurogenetic conditions

User Score	Experience	Rating	Publications	Media Files	Online Consultations
96%	18 years	9.8/10	165	9	Yes

Overview

About the doctor

Dr. Luca Bartolini is an accomplished pediatric neurologist who specializes in childhood epilepsy, including drug-resistant epilepsy and rare neurogenetic conditions, stroke, and neurocritical care. With 18 years of experience, Dr. Bartolini has a remarkable list of 165 scientific publications focusing on various aspects of pediatric epilepsy and neurology. Notable awards such as the "Kevin Fellow" Award and the "Hasbro Brite Lite" Award recognize his outstanding contributions to the field. Previously an Assistant Professor at Brown University, Dr. Bartolini also served as the Director of the pediatric epilepsy program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, showcasing his expertise and leadership in the field. Dr. Bartolini's extensive training, including fellowships at prestigious institutions like the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, has shaped him into a highly respected specialist in pediatric neurology. His passion for research is evident in his roles as Principal Investigator for studies on anti-seizure medication side effects and genetic characteristics in pediatric epilepsy associated with autism spectrum disorders. As an elected Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society and the American Academy of Neurology, Dr. Bartolini continues to make significant contributions to advancing pediatric neurology and epilepsy treatment.

Skills & Expertise

Gallery

Neurology® Clinical Practice: Practice Current - American Academy of Neurology

April 9th Epilepsy Conference

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

2000-2006 Studied human medicine at the University of Padova
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2008-2013 Pediatric Resident at the University of Padova
2012 Certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
2012-2013 Pediatric Resident at the Children's National Health System
2013 Obtaining specialization in pediatrics at the University of Padova
2013-2016 Child Neurology Fellow at the Children's National Health System
2013-2017 Research Instructor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Providence
Fellow by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society
Research and training fellowship for clinicians from the American Epilepsy Society, Epilepsy Foundation of America
2016-2017 Neuroscience Research Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2017 Board certification in neurology with special qualification in child neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
2017-2018 Epilepsy Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2018 Board certification in epilepsy from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
2018-2019 Clinical Neurophysiology Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
2019-2023 Assistant Professor of pediatrics, neurology, and neurosurgery at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
2022-2023 Italian national certification for associate professorship in pediatrics and child neurology

Experience

2019-2023 Director of the pediatric epilepsy program at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital
2023 Department of pediatric neurology and epileptology at the Meyer Children’s University Hospital of Florence

Awards & Memberships

2016 Sentinel of Science Award in Publons
2017 “Kevin Fellow” Award from the Epilepsy Foundation of America
2017 Publons Peer Review Award in Publons
2019 -2020 Member of the emerging leaders program at the American Academy of Neurology
2020-2023 Co-Investigator: “Natural history of ASH1L associated autism and neural cellular studies”
2020-2022 Principal Investigator: “Analysis of anti-seizure medication side-effects leading to discontinuation of therapy in pediatric epilepsy”
2020 “Hasbro Brite Lite” Award from the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence
2021 Member of the leadership excellence advancement program at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence
2021 Editor-in-chief of the official journals of the American Academy of Neurology "Clinical Practice"
2021-2023 Co-Investigator: “Electroencephalographic, genetic characteristics and treatment response in pediatric epilepsy associated with autism spectrum disorders”
2022 Rhode Island Monthly Award “Top Docs”
2023 Elected Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society
2023 Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology
2023 Rhode Island Monthly Award “Top Docs”
Children’s Miracle Network Annual Scholar Award
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act grant for advanced clinical and translational research at Brown University
Member, Principal Investigator, and Representative of the special interest group "Pediatric epilepsy surgery and infantile spasms" at the Hasbro Children’s Hospital
Associate Editor of the official journals of the American Academy of Neurology "Neurology"
Member of the leadership development subcommittee and publications committee of the American Academy of Neurology