Clinical Neurological Society of America
Contemporary Neurology 2027

Over 50 years of clinical neurology

Founded as the Southern Clinical Neurological Society — national in scope since 2021.

Regional roots, national reach.

The society was established in 1974 as the Southern Clinical Neurological Society. The founders envisioned the organization to be regional in scope and accordingly membership was restricted to neurologists residing and practicing in southern states. As the organization grew in popularity, membership was extended to neurologists practicing in all states. To reflect its national growth, in 2021 the Society changed its name to the Clinical Neurological Society of America.

Today, CNSA’s membership includes not just neurologists, but neuroscientists and other allied health professionals including nurses, nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers. Members span the country and reconnect each January at Contemporary Neurology. The meeting brings together experts in the field who are interested in advancing the practice of neurology and improving patient care.

The society’s membership is known for fostering strong professional support systems and long-lasting friendships. Clinicians at any stage of practice are invited to join.

Past presidents

A lineage of leadership

  1. 2024–2026 David Houghton, MD, MPH New Orleans, LA
  2. 2022–2024 David Charles, MD Nashville, TN
  3. 2020–2022 Philip B. Gorelick, MD, MPH Chicago, IL
  4. 2018–2020 George G. Feussner, MD Gainesville, FL
  5. 2016–2018 Robert T. Egel, MD Oak Lawn, IL
  6. 2014–2016 Terry Detrich, MD Easton, MD
  7. 2012–2014 Howard Kirshner, MD Nashville, TN
  8. 2010–2012 Stephen Vanna, MD Voorhees, NJ
  9. 2008–2010 Basim M. Uthman, MD Gainesville, FL
  10. 2006–2008 Timothy L. Coleman, MD Lexington, KY
  11. 2004–2006 John M. Pellock, MD Richmond, VA
  12. 2002–2004 Daniel C. Dunlap, MD Lafayette, LA
  13. 2000–2002 Richard H. Mattson, MD New Haven, CT
  14. 1998–2000 Karl Misulis, MD Jackson, TN
  15. 1996–1998 Patrick Griffith, MD Atlanta, GA
  16. 1994–1996 Fred H. Allen, MD Charlotte, NC
  17. 1992–1994 Ricardo Rangel, MD Monterrey, Mexico
  18. 1990–1992 Gerald M. Fenchel, MD Nashville, TN
  19. 1988–1990 R. Eugene Ramsay, MD Miami, FL
  20. 1986–1988 David F. Scales, MD Jacksonville, FL
  21. 1984–1986 R. Russell Wilson, MD West Palm Beach, FL
  22. 1982–1984 A. B. Harrelson, MD Richmond, VA
  23. 1980–1982 B. J. Wilder, MD Gainesville, FL
  24. 1978–1980 B. L. Bercaw, MD Naples, FL
  25. 1976–1978 William L. Griggs, MD Ft. Smith, AR
  26. 1974–1976 John S. Warner, MD Nashville, TN

Through the years

Over 50 years of reconnecting each January

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