DepartmentsNeurologySpecialty GroupsMultiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune NeurologyLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Appointments 507-516-5292 Request an appointment online Conditions treatedAutoimmune diseaseAutoimmune encephalitisMultiple sclerosisMyelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated diseaseNeuromyelitis opticaParaneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system InterestsAutoimmune neurological disordersParaneoplastic diseasesNeuromyelitis opticaMultiple sclerosis Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2004ResidentMultiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2004Fellow - NeuroimmunologyDepartment of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2004Fellow - NeuroimmunologyDepartment of Neurology2003Resident - Internal Medicine-fulfilling criteria for ABPN board eligibilityMayo Clinic in Rochester2003ResidentPreliminary Internal Medicine, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine2002Resident - NeurologyMayo Clinic in Rochester1999Specialist Registrar - NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland1999MD - Post doctoral degreeRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland1998Fellow - Fellow in Neurological SciencesRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland1997Resident - Internal MedicineFederated Dublin Hospital Scheme, Trinity College, Dublin1995MMedScUniversity College Dublin1994InternshipSt. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland1993MB BCh/BAO - Honors Medical DegreeUniversity College DublinShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications2004NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyAwards and honors2024FAANFellow of the American Academy Neurology2024Team Science AwardMayo Clinic2024Fellow Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh2023Kirshner Lecture Vanderbilt University School of Medicine2022John Whitaker lectureUniversity Alabama2017Parisi Lecturer American Association of Neuropathologists 2012Selected for oral presentation during the Derek Denny-Brown New Member SymposiumAmerican Neurological Association2008Department of Internal Medicine Top Educator RecognitionDepartment of Internal Medicine2006Harold Miller PrizeIrish Neurological Association/International2006Harold Miller PrizeIrish Neurological Association Meeting2004Fellowship Travel AwardAmerican Neurological Association2003Fellowship Travel AwardDepartment of Neurology2003Woltman Award for Clinical Excellence in NeurologyMayo Clinic2003Finalist in Irish Doctors AwardsAwarding Organization2003Fellowship Travel AwardAmericas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis2003Department of Neurology Research AwardMayo Clinic Rochester2002Finalist in Irish Doctors AwardsAwarding Organization2001Resident ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology2000Resident ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology1998Schering AG Stroke Fellowship ScholarshipAwarding Organization1997MembershipRoyal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom1994Medical Trainee ScholarshipUniversity College Dublin1994Health Research Board Science Degree ScholarshipAwarding Organization1993Bellingham Gold Medal in Clinical MedicineAwarding Organization1989Henry Hutchinson Scholarship in BiochemistryAwarding Organization1989National Irish Undergraduate Biochemistry AwardAwarding Organization1988Catholic Universities ScholarshipAwarding Organization1987Honors Medical DegreeUniversity College Dublin1987School CaptainAwarding OrganizationShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2024 - presentFellowRoyal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Ireland), MRCP 2019 - 2021MemberResearch Committee, Department of Neurology2017 - 2024Co-DirectorNeuroimmunology Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2016 - presentProfessional MemberThe New York Academy of Sciences2015 - 2017DirectorNeuroimmunology Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2014 - 2024Director Marilyn A. Park and Moon S. Park, Director of the center for Multiple Sclerosis and autoimmune Neurology 2014 - presentMemberRecertified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology 2014 and 2024 2010 - 2015Committee MemberCenter for Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Demyelinating Diseases2010Committee MemberClinical Development Association Work Group (DLMP Task Force), Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2010MemberThesis Advisory Committee (Setty Magana)2010 - presentCommittee MemberAmerican Neurological Association2007MemberIndividualized Medicine Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2006 - presentOrganizerAutoimmune Neurology Clinic, Department of Neurology2006 - 2012Associate DirectorAutoimmune Neurology Fellowship Program2005 - 2015Co-DirectorNeuroimmunology Laboratory, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology2004 - presentMemberAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology 2004-present 2001 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Neurology2001 - presentMemberMovement Disorder Society1999 - presentActive MemberMinnesota Medical Association1997 - presentMemberRoyal College of Physicians of IrelandShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publicationsResearch activitiesSee a description of research activities. Conditions treatedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honors Request an appointment PST-20221037 Doctors & Medical Staff Pittock, Sean J. M.D.