Mobile Infirmary expands stroke program with addition of Christopher Southwood, M.D., stroke and endovascular neurology physician

Mobile Infirmary and Infirmary Health's teams are pleased to welcome Christopher Southwood, M.D., to its Neuroscience Center of Excellence. Dr. Southwood is board-certified in neuro-critical care, vascular neurology and neurology and is fellowship-trained in stroke neurology and endovascular surgical neuroradiology. He will play an integral role in the continued development of The Joint Commission Certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center at Mobile Infirmary, encompassing care from the emergency department to the outpatient clinic setting. The addition of Dr. Southwood to the medical staff will enhance Mobile Infirmary’s ability to provide advanced and acute stroke care to the Gulf Coast Region.

Dr. Southwood earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He has completed fellowships in vascular neurology at Stanford University as well as neurocritical care and enfolded neurodiagnostic training and neuroendovascular care with the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Most recently, he has served as an assistant professor for the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurology. During his professorship he received multiple recognitions for his excellence as a resident teacher. He is board-certified in neuro-critical care, vascular neurology and neurology with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Southwood will see patients through referral at Diagnostic and Medical Clinic in Mobile. For more information, call 251-435-1200.