Thomas Wychowski is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester. He has clinical interests in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. His research interests include diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in patients with brain tumors.

Dr. Wychowski earned his BS in neuroscience from the University of Rochester. He received his doctorate of medicine from the School of Medicine at SUNY Buffalo prior to returning to the Strong Memorial Hospital where he completed his Neurology Residency. He completed fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at the University of Rochester.

He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society and the New York State Neurological Society.

Certified Specialties

Clinical Neurophysiology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Epilepsy - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Neurology, Epilepsy (SMD)

Division Chief, Adult Epilepsy - Department of Neurology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Epilepsy, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2013

Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2008 - 2011

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2007 - 2008

Education

MD | SUNY at Buffalo-School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (USA). 2007

Awards

Neurology Fellow Teaching Award. 2012

AAN Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship. 2011

AAN Medical Student Prize for Excellence. 2007

de Kiewiet Fellow. 2002

Rush Rhees Scholar. 1999 - 2003

Daimler Chrysler Corporation Scholarship. 1999 - 2003

Wegmans Employee Scholarship. 1999 - 2003

Polish National Alliance Scholar. 1999 - 2003

Research

Dr. Wychowski's research interests include diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in patients with brain tumors.

Publications

Journal Articles

Improved ictal assessment performance in the epilepsy monitoring unit via standardization.

Hanrahan B, Gross RA, Wychowski T, Erba G, Birbeck GL, Liu L

Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.. 2021 September 122 :108067. Epub 06/17/2021.

Isocitrate dehydrogenase mutations: A biomarker for glioma-related excitability and seizures.

Wychowski T, Kapur J

Neurology.. 2017 May 988 (19):1782-1783. Epub 04/12/2017.

Qualitative analysis of double inversion recovery MRI in drug-resistant epilepsy.

Wychowski T, Hussain A, Tivarus ME, Birbeck GL, Berg MJ, Potchen M

Epilepsy research.. 2016 November 127 :195-199. Epub 09/03/2016.

Considerations in prophylaxis for tumor-associated epilepsy: prevention of status epilepticus and tolerability of newer generation AEDs.

Wychowski T, Wang H, Buniak L, Henry JC, Mohile N

Clinical neurology and neurosurgery.. 2013 November 115 (11):2365-9. Epub 09/01/2013.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

I have had many neurologists over the decades attempt to properly diagnose, evaluate, and treat my seizures. I can honestly say that in my 40 plus years of having seizures, Doctor Wychowski and his team are the most caring patient helpful educated people I have had for a doctor/nurse/social worker etc etc. I have had doctors in my hometown who did not care about me or my health or well being and trust me it's not a good feeling when you have a doctor who not only does not care about you but laughs about your health problems or tells you why are you telling me when you go to them with a health crisis in need of help. This makes me all the more thankful that I have the above listed people

Sep 11, 2025

5.0

Five stars excellent Care did a fantastic job of listening to my concerns and giving input on his expertise

Aug 02, 2025

5.0

I have been to this practice for many years with several changes in MD's and Nurse Practitioners. I have found every one to be compassionate, understanding and knowledgeable

Jun 18, 2025

5.0

Best neurologist I have had in my 30 plus years of having seizures. I wish all my doctors had such courteous patient helpful caring social workers, nurses, and doctor. I have had a neurologist in my home town many years ago who it was blatantly obvious that he did not care about me or my health nor want to be bothered to care plus he completely misdiagnosed my seizures. Doctor Wychowski and his staff of social workers and nurses are by far the best I have had in my nearly 60 years of existence.

Mar 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent care and coordination between the surgeon, oncology and epilepsy departments.

Jul 13, 2024

4.8

Good

Jun 26, 2024

5.0

This was a new appointment because Dr. [...] retired. I started seeing him in 1989.This visit put my mind at ease

Mar 27, 2024

Excellent

Feb 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wychowski is very thorough with any details of my treatments and changes

Jan 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Wychowski is seriously the best doctor I have ever seen. He responds to portal messages right away. Gets paperwork done in a timely manner. He is compassionate, listens, and provides excellent clinical care. He explains things well and is respectful of personal pronouns. I never feel rushed. I wish other doctors could learn from him.

Apr 07, 2023

5.0

Gracias a dios y a el Dr. Wychowski estoy bien exelente neurologo.

Feb 20, 2023

5.0

I have recently recommended your Neuro services to a friend [...]

Feb 18, 2023

I always recommend Dr. Wychowski to parents.

Dec 16, 2022

Dr. Wychowski was beyond excellent. His concern, thoroughness, and kind professionalism were so appreciated.

Dec 11, 2022

5.0

All doctor and nurses are very good.

Sep 29, 2022

5.0

I recommend URMC to friends and family needing care. This practice has changed my life for the better.

Aug 11, 2022

Dr. Wychowski takes his time with you.

Jul 02, 2022

Dr. Wychowski is a very good doctor.

Apr 22, 2022