Biographical summary
W. Oliver Tobin, is a neurologist, with specialty interest in multiple sclerosis. His clinical focus includes:
- Identification and management of Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis
- CLIPPERS
- Transverse myelitis
- Neuromyelitis optica
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Neurologic complications of histiocytic disorders, including Erdheim-Chester Disease, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis and Rosai-Dorfman Disease
- Autoimmune encephalitis
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Tobin is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He was awarded teacher of the year by the Mayo fellows Association in 2017. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
Dr. Tobin is a member of the Ask Mayo Expert neurology knowledge content board and the multi disciplinary Histiocyte Interest Group.
Conditions treated
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2018
Research ScholarMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
- 2015
FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2013
Consultant - NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
- 2011
Diploma - StatisticsUniversity of Sheffield
- 2010
Ph.D. - Neurological SciencesTrinity College Dublin
- 2008
Diploma - StatisticsTrinity College Dublin
- 2006
Resident - Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
- 2004
MB BCh/BAOTrinity College Dublin
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
- 2006
General MedicineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Awards and honors
- 2016
2016 Kern Scholar Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
- 2016
Achieved Partners in MS Care designation for Mayo ClinicNational Multiple Sclerosis Society
- 2011
Publications Prize in Clinical Neuroscience Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience
- 2009
Study Day Oral Presentation Irish Heart Foundation Council on Stroke Study Day 2009
- 2008
Harold Miller Prize 2008Irish Neurological Association
- 2006
Research Grant Mayo Clinic Arizona 2006Mayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2004
Reuben Harvey Prize Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
- 2004
G.B. McHutchinson Bequest Trinity College Dublin
- 2004
FitzPatrick ScholarshipTrinity College Dublin
- 2004
Dr. Norman A. Burton Memorial Prize Trinity College Dublin
- 2004
Arthur Ball PrizeTrinity College Dublin
- 2003
Duke Elder PrizeRoyal College of Ophthalmologists
- 2002
Clinical Presentation Conference WinnerIrish Neurological Association
- 2001
Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College
- 2001
Andrew Francis Dixon Prize University of Dublin, Trinity College
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberHistiocyte Society
- 2023 - 2025
ConsultantCase Western Reserve University
- 2023 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Neurological Association
- 2022 - present
Founding MemberMayo Clinic-University of Alabama at Birmingham Histiocytosis Working Group
- 2020 - present
Fellowship DirectorMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Education Administration
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberNeurology Research Committee
- 2019 - present
MemberSteering Committee, Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology
- 2017 - present
MemberHistiocytic Disorder Interest Group, University of Iowa/Mayo Clinic Lymhoma SPORE
- 2016 - 2017
AdvisorDepartment of Neurology
- 2016 - present
ReviewerDepartment of Neurology
- 2016 - present
MemberAskMayoExpert
- 2016 - present
Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting, American Academy of Neurology
- 2008 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2007 - 2018
MemberEuropean Stroke Organization
- 2006 - present
MemberRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Publications
Research activities