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David Wolk

Neurology

David Wolk, MD

Professor of Neurology; Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology; Co-Director, Penn Memory Center

Philadelphia, PA

David A. Wolk, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, serving as Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology, Director of the Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center, and Co-Director of the Penn Institute on Aging. He specializes in cognitive neurology, focusing on the diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory disorders. Dr. Wo

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25+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Neurology, 2003

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University — M.D.
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School — Fellowship, Behavioral Neurology
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital — Post-Doctoral Fellowship
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System — Residency, Neurology
  • Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center - Chestnut Hill

Peer Recognition

  • Philadelphia MagazineTop Docs

    2018-2021 (4 years)

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

  • Recognized annually in Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2021

Leadership Roles

  • Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology
  • Co-Director, Penn Memory Center

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Dementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's DiseaseDementia & Cognitive Decline

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Pennsylvania Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

25+ years in practice