David Ficker, MD
Professor of Neurology
Specialties
Neurology, Epilepsy, Neuroscience, Seizure Disorders, Continuous EEG Monitoring, Electroencephalogram, Epilepsy Monitoring
Department
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, Epilepsy Center, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
David Ficker, MD, is a neurologist with the Epilepsy Center at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and has been a neurologist with UC Health since 1997. He is currently the associate director of the Epilepsy Center, as well as the medical director of the EEG Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has been an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine since 2015, and the program director of the Epilepsy Fellowship since 2007.
Dr. Ficker’s clinical practice focuses on epilepsy and seizures, both recent onset and difficult to control cases. As a native Cincinnatian, Dr. Ficker is dedicated to providing world-class epilepsy care to the region as a member of one of the most experienced multidisciplinary epilepsy teams in the nation.
Dr. Ficker has been honored as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He has also been a recipient of the Forty under 40 Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier. Dr. Ficker has been consistently listed as a “Best Doctor” since 2005.
As an active community member, Dr. Ficker is a Board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, and chair-elect of the Epilepsy Foundation national Professional Advisory Board.
Clifton
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute
3113 Bellevue Ave
Suite 3000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-475-8730
Map and Directions
Medical School
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Cincinnati, OH
Residency
- Mayo Medical School - Rochester, MN
Fellowship
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
Board Certifications
Responses: 90
Specialties
Neurology, Epilepsy, Neuroscience, Seizure Disorders, Continuous EEG Monitoring, Electroencephalogram, Epilepsy Monitoring
Department
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, Epilepsy Center, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
David Ficker, MD, is a neurologist with the Epilepsy Center at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and has been a neurologist with UC Health since 1997. He is currently the associate director of the Epilepsy Center, as well as the medical director of the EEG Lab and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has been an associate professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine since 2015, and the program director of the Epilepsy Fellowship since 2007.
Dr. Ficker’s clinical practice focuses on epilepsy and seizures, both recent onset and difficult to control cases. As a native Cincinnatian, Dr. Ficker is dedicated to providing world-class epilepsy care to the region as a member of one of the most experienced multidisciplinary epilepsy teams in the nation.
Dr. Ficker has been honored as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. He has also been a recipient of the Forty under 40 Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier. Dr. Ficker has been consistently listed as a “Best Doctor” since 2005.
As an active community member, Dr. Ficker is a Board member of the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, and chair-elect of the Epilepsy Foundation national Professional Advisory Board.
Clifton
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute
3113 Bellevue Ave
Suite 3000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-475-8730
Map and Directions
Medical School
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine - Cincinnati, OH
Residency
- Mayo Medical School - Rochester, MN
Fellowship
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
Board Certifications
Responses: 90
Comments
- "Very satisfied"
Sep 30, 2021 - "Dr. Ficker is the best! Couldn't ask for a more caring and competent physician."
Sep 24, 2021 - "We really like him . He listened and asked good questions also."
Sep 24, 2021 - "Dr. Ficker is a knowledgable and thorough doctor. I trust him completely with my care!"
Sep 22, 2021 - "I know terminology, so he was easy to understand. Having my VNS, he made my next appointment later than regularly expected."
Sep 10, 2021 - "*Dr. Ficker is always caring & helpful!"
Sep 9, 2021 - "The appt was about head med and he made sure to fix that without makeing my ear get messed up."
Aug 27, 2021 - "He is very nice and understanding. He talks about your issues and understands you."
Aug 20, 2021 - "Excellent"
Aug 18, 2021 - "Although I have seen Dr. Ficker over the years, this is the first time that we have established a one-to-one relationship in a clinic setting. When another provider left the practice, I was more than pleased to know that Dr. Ficker would take over my care. For twenty-five years I have been receiving medical care from other physicians at UC Neurology. In passing, Dr. Ficker has always had a pleasant disposition and appears to be very approachable."
Jul 23, 2021
- "I have an outstanding Neuro doctor that's very helpful and very respectful"
Jul 13, 2021 - "i felt very comfortable"
Jun 9, 2021 - "Dr. Ficker and all of his office people are very kind and have always answered all question I have about my care and meds that I take."
May 19, 2021 - "Dr Ficker is an excellent provider"
Apr 28, 2021 - "I felt confidente with the attention that this provider gave me about my health care"
Apr 21, 2021 - "He is the best neurologist I have ever had."
Apr 19, 2021 - "Dr. Ficker has always been very thorough in my care and is always aware of other medical issues I may have. I have the most confidence in him."
Mar 31, 2021 - "I have recommended the department of neurology multiple times. I have epilepsy and see Dr. Ficker. Outstanding! I also took my Mother to see Dr. Espay for her Parkinson's dementia. I believe that these physicians being specialize in areas of neurology outweigh any of the other neurologists that I have seen in the past."
Mar 17, 2021 - "Great, highly recommended, highly satisfied"
Mar 17, 2021 - "Very grateful for *Dr. Ficker and the excellent service he provides."
Mar 12, 2021
- "Dr. Ficker has been wonderful with my son. He is very patient, understanding, and knowledgeable."
Feb 26, 2021 - "Dr Ficker is always polite, very knowledgeable. If there's anything he doesn't have an answer for, he is immediately starts going through notes or even gets a book. He always makes me feel like he honestly cares about my illnesses."
Feb 18, 2021 - "We had a phone appointment. It went very well."
Feb 3, 2021 - "Dr Ficker is awesome"
Jan 30, 2021 - "Dr. Ficker and his staff are very kind people and I might not have seen him because of general care issues I did see him because I have Seizures and I need him as a special care Doctor."
Jan 23, 2021 - "Dr Ficker has always been interested in my health, opinions and provides clear communication"
Jan 13, 2021
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