* (Neurology Faculty Profile)

Rossitza Chichkova, MD

General Neurology & Neuromuscular Medicine

Director, Medical Student Clerkship

Contact Info

2 Tampa General Circle
Tampa FL 33606
Academic Email: chichkov@usf.edu
Academic Phone: (813) 259-8577

Education

MS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of South Florida, 2001
MD, Medical University, Varna, 1986

Research Interests

Peripheral Neuropathies
Myasthenia Gravis
Neurodegenerative disorders

Recent Publications

Chichkova RI, Katzin L. EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies in Clinical Practice. Practical Neurology. 9(1) : 32-38, 2010.
Prockop LD, Chichkova RI. Carbon monoxide intoxication: an updated review. Journal of the neurological sciences. 262(1-2) : 122-30, 2007.
Benbadis SR., Chichkova R. Psychogenic pseudosyncope: An underestimated and provable diagnosis. Epilepsy Behav. 9(1) : 106-110, 2006.
Hoffmann M. Chichkova R. Ziyad M. Malek A. Too much lumping in ischemic stroke - a new classification. Medical Science Monitor. 10(7) : CR285-7, 2004.
Hoffmann M. Chichkova R. Malek A. Emotional stroke: clinicoradiologic profile. Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology. 17(4) : 238-241, 2004.