Biographical summary
Deena Tajfirouz, M.D., is a neuro-ophthalmologist who cares for patients with a variety of visual symptoms from neurological causes. Dr. Tajfirouz works in a multi-disciplinary practice with a focus on clinical research and education.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Posterior Cortical Atrophy
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Myasthenia Gravis
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2022
FellowNeuro-Ophthalmology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2021
ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2018
Residency - PGY-1 Transitional YearMercy Hospital
- 2017
MDSchool of Medicine, Saint Louis University
- 2008
Master of Science - Physiology and BiophysicsGeorgetown University
- 2006
BA - ChemistryUniversity of North Carolina
- 2006
BS - Biology University of North Carolina
Activities and honors
Awards and honors
- 2021
Futures in Neurologic Research ScholarshipAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2017
Dr. Robert M. Woolsey Award in NeurologySaint Louis University School of Medicine
- 2017
Missouri State Medical Association Honors Graduate AwardSaint Louis University School of Medicine
- 2016
Gold Humanism Honor SocietyArnold P. Gold Foundation
- 2016
Student Research Forum AwardSaint Louis University School of Medicine
- 2013
Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research Award.Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Professional memberships
- 2021 - present
American Academy of Ophthalmology
- 2020 - present
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
- 2018 - present
American Academy of Neurology
Publications