Brittany L. B. Poinson, MD
Sports Neurology, Concussion, Occipital Nerve Blocks
Position:
Sports Neurology, Concussion, Occipital Nerve Blocks
Primary Specialty:
Pediatric Neurology
Languages Spoken:
English
Practice Started:
1/1/2020
Gender:
Female
About Brittany Poinson
Brittany Brand Poinson, M.D., M.S. Ed, has a special interest in sports neurology, including concussions and headaches. She collaborates with the pediatric sports medicine team for post-concussive symptoms. She has also been trained in administering Botox for migraines and occipital nerve blocks for occipital neuralgia. She is board certified in child neurology. She completed a fellowship in sports neurology at LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, MD, pediatric neurology at LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans, LA, and pediatric residency at University of Florida at Orlando Health in Orlando, FL. She earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC.
Affiliations
OU Health Physicians - Pediatric Neurology,
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Awards
Gold Humanism Honor Society, Howard University College of Medicine
2012
Dean’s Dozen Award, School of Education, University of Miami
2008
National Urban League Scholarship Recipient
2008
The Ruth E. Moore & Lloyd H. Newman Service Award
2010
School of Education Scholarship recipient, University of Miami
2008
College of Medicine Endowed Challenge Scholarship
2012
Health Education
College
Bachelor of Science of Education
University of Miami
Medical School
Doctorate of Medicine
Howard University College of Medicine
Residency
Pediatric Resident Physician
University of Florida at Orlando Health: Arnold Palmer Medical Center
Fellowship
Child Neurology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Sports Neurology
LifeBridge Health/Sinai Hospital
Board Certification
ABPN Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
2019
Medical Interests
Special Clinical Interests:
Sports Neurology Concussion Occipital Nerve Blocks
