Dr. Leon G. Epstein, MD

(Dr. Leon Gary Epstein, MD)

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Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1973)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, research, migraine

2300 Childrens Plaza
Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 880-4352

Dr. Leon G. Epstein, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Chicago, IL specializing in pediatric neurology. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Leon G. Epstein, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Institute of Neuroscience (NUIN) and Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics.

Office Locations

225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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2300 Childrens Plaza
Chicago, IL 60614

(773) 880-4352

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2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, IL 60614

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“Or it may produce a slow neurological disease eight or 10 years from now," said Dr. Leon Epstein, a pediatric neurologist at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey who is working on...”—"Body's Vicious Guest : AIDS Virus: Scientists' Baffling Foe", Los Angeles Times, February 2025

“"The fact that it shows that two of the most commonly used medications are no more effective than a placebo and have adverse effects makes a very clear statement," said Dr. Leon Epstein, neurology...”—"Doctors reach surprising conclusion in treating kids' migraines", CBS Detroit, October 2016

“"If there is a such thing as miracles, this would be one," said Dr. Leon Epstein, a neurologist at Children s [].”—"Boy swept into lake meets his rescuers", Chicago Tribune, August 2008

Education & Training

Dr. Leon G. Epstein, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1973. He completed residency at Arizona Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Neurology, Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1973)

Residency: Arizona Health Sciences Center (1976)

Board Certification: Neurology, Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leon G. Epstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Northwestern University Institute of Neuroscience (NUIN)

Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics

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General Payments

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**Payments by Company**
Retrophin, Inc.	$30 (820) Cholbam $30

**Types of Payments**
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Leon Epstein's medical specialty is pediatric neurology. He has a special interest in migraine, research, and epilepsy. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. Dr. Epstein graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Arizona Health Sciences Center. He has received distinctions including Hower Award, Child Neurology Society; Best Doctor Child Neurology; and Best Doctors in America.