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About Me
Certified Specialties
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry - United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Neurology, Memory Care (SMD)
Robert J. Joynt Professorship in Neurology - Department of Neurology, Memory Care (SMD)
Division Chief - Department of Neurology, Cognitive Behavioral Neurology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2007
Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2002 - 2005
Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2001 - 2002
Education
MD | University of Florida College of Medicine. 2001
Awards
Fellow, American Academy of Neurology. 2017
Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching. 2010
Resident Teaching Award. 2009
Patient Satisfaction Award. 2008
Resident Annual Meeting Scholarship, American Academy of Neurology. 2005
Gold Foundation Resident Humanism Award. 2004
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. 2001
Publications
Journal Articles
Gasca-Salas C, Duff-Canning S, McArthur E, Armstrong MJ, Fox S, Meaney CA, Tang-Wai DF, Gill D, Eslinger PJ, Zadikoff C, Marshall FJ, Mapstone M, Chou KL, Persad C, Litvan I, Mast BT, Gerstenecker AT, Weintraub S, Marras C
Alzheimer disease and associated disorders.. 2023 37 (4):335-342. Epub 08/22/2023.
Norton D, Pesce MS, Gill D
The Journal of emergency medicine.. 2021 March 60 (3):345-348. Epub 09/09/2020.
Vasavada MM, Martinez B, Wang J, Eslinger PJ, Gill DJ, Sun X, Karunanayaka P, Yang QX
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD.. 2017 59 (1):359-368. Epub 1900 01 01.
Meadowcroft MD, Wang J, Purnell CJ, Peters DG, Eslinger PJ, Neely EB, Gill DJ, Vasavada M, Ali-Rahmani F, Yang QX, Connor JR
Brain imaging and behavior.. 2016 December 10 (4):1231-1242. Epub 1900 01 01.
Kolanowski A, Fick D, Litaker M, Mulhall P, Clare L, Hill N, Mogle J, Boustani M, Gill D, Yevchak-Sillner A
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.. 2016 December 64 (12):2424-2432. Epub 11/12/2016.
Gill DJ, Damann KM
Continuum : lifelong learning in neurology.. 2015 June 21 (3 Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry):627-45. Epub 1900 01 01.
Vasavada MM, Wang J, Eslinger PJ, Gill DJ, Sun X, Karunanayaka P, Yang QX
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD.. 2015 45 (3):947-58. Epub 1900 01 01.
Armstrong MJ, Duff-Canning S, Tang-Wai DF, Fox S, Zadikoff C, Kennedy N, Gill D, Eslinger PJ, Mapstone M, Chou KL, Persad C, Litvan I, Mast BT, Marras C
Parkinsonism & related disorders.. 2013 April 19 (4):463-5. Epub 10/01/2012.
Reginold W, Duff-Canning S, Meaney C, Armstrong MJ, Fox S, Rothberg B, Zadikoff C, Kennedy N, Gill D, Eslinger P, Marshall F, Mapstone M, Chou KL, Persad C, Litvan I, Mast B, Tang-Wai D, Lang AE, Marras C
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders.. 2013 36 (1-2):67-75. Epub 06/15/2013.
Reginold W, Armstrong MJ, Duff-Canning S, Lang A, Tang-Wai D, Fox S, Rothberg B, Zadikoff C, Kennedy N, Gill D, Eslinger P, Mapstone M, Chou K, Persad C, Litvan I, Mast B, Marras C
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society.. 2012 September 127 (10):1308-11. Epub 08/01/2012.
Armstrong MJ, Naglie G, Duff-Canning S, Meaney C, Gill D, Eslinger PJ, Zadikoff C, Mapstone M, Chou KL, Persad C, Litvan I, Mast BT, Fox S, Tang-Wai DF, Marras C
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders extra. 2012 January 2 (1):343-52. Epub 08/22/2012.
Wang J, Shaffer ML, Eslinger PJ, Sun X, Weitekamp CW, Patel MM, Dossick D, Gill DJ, Connor JR, Yang QX
PloS one.. 2012 7 (2):e31907. Epub 02/21/2012.
Hill NL, Kolanowski AM, Gill DJ
Topics in geriatric rehabilitation.. 2011 October 27 (4):257-267. Epub 1900 01 01.
Kolanowski AM, Fick DM, Clare L, Therrien B, Gill DJ
Aging & mental health.. 2010 March 14 (2):232-42. Epub 1900 01 01.
Schifitto G, Zhong J, Gill D, Peterson DR, Gaugh MD, Zhu T, Tivarus M, Cruttenden K, Maggirwar SB, Gendelman HE, Dewhurst S, Gelbard HA
Journal of neurovirology.. 2009 April 15 (2):176-86. Epub 1900 01 01.
Lowden MR, Gill D
Neurology.. 2009 February 372 (5):e27. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gill DJ, Freshman A, Blender JA, Ravina B
Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society.. 2008 May 1523 (7):1043-1046. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gill DJ, Freeman WD, Thoresen P, Corboy JR
Neurology.. 2007 May 2268 (21):E32-3. Epub 1900 01 01.
Sörensen S, Duberstein P, Gill D, Pinquart M
The Lancet. Neurology.. 2006 November 5 (11):961-73. Epub 1900 01 01.
Srivatsa A, Burdett J, Gill D
Neurology.. 2005 April 2664 (8):1479-80. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gill DJ, Frank SA
Neurology.. 2004 October 1263 (7):1334-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gill D, Ifthikharuddin S, Samkoff LM
Archives of neurology.. 2004 January 61 (1):131. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Handbook of Secondary Dementias (2006)
Chapter: Dementia of Adult Hydrocephalus Syndrome
Authors: David J. Gill and Roger Kurlan
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group, LLC, New York 2006
Ratings & Comments
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Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
Patient Comments
Very thorough examination and discussions about future progress.
Feb 28, 2026
Dr Gill always listens to our concerns, very informative about possible treatments and extremely helpful and supportive
Feb 27, 2026
Top notch physician
Feb 13, 2026
Very attentive, took his time to listen, explained every detail of the illness and let us decide on the options we had to better her care
Feb 08, 2026
Dr Gill is a fantastic practitioner. We are blessed to be in his care.
Feb 08, 2026
Dr. Gill explains things very well and encourages me to ask questions
Feb 07, 2026
This is the best doctor we have had for my mom!
Feb 02, 2026
Good over all
Feb 01, 2026
Dr. Gill is great [...]
Jan 31, 2026
The doctor was very nice and patient
Jan 30, 2026
Dr Gill listened to my questions and explained his answers if I didn't understand. His guidance and he always calms me down
Jan 30, 2026
Dr. Gill did an excellent job in listening to my concerns, providing feedback and working up a plan of action with me.
Jan 16, 2026
Dr. Gill is an extraordinary physician. I felt comfortable and at ease with him immediately,Something I had not experienced in the past with other doctors. I came with my husband and daughter and Dr. Gill welcomed them and their questions. The most important thing for me was how detailed and informative he was about my condition. He took time to explain the pros and cons of various medications that might be used to treat my condition. As soon as I have decided on route I'd like to take with the meds, I will call him to discuss it. He has already called me to see if I had questions to date. I am very impressed with the depth of his knowledge and I certainly feel confident in putting my trust and future wellbeing in his hands. I will recommend Dr. Gill to anyone who asks me if I know a good neurologist, for sure!I'm very happy to have had the opportunity to take this survey, thank you, [...]
Dec 21, 2025
It was a positive visit!
Dec 21, 2025
Dr. Gill explained what was going on with my condition and explained various treatment options, along with potential deleterious reactions and side effects. I especially appreciated his patience as I tried to process a difficult diagnosis. His office staff was also patient and kind.
Dec 21, 2025
I lucky to have Dr. GIll as my doctor
Dec 19, 2025
Though visiting a doctor can be a source of stress and anxiety, Dr. Gill made the experience positive and put the patient at ease.
Dec 19, 2025
Dr Gill was excellent at communicating with me about my condition, test results, his diagnosis and prognosis. He addressed my concerns and I felt very much at ease after my appointment.
Dec 14, 2025
Very easy to talk to, and explains things well
Dec 08, 2025
Dr Gill is an excellent doctor who shows concern for patients and gives advice and options for careI highly recommend him
Dec 05, 2025
My husband and I are so glad we were referred to Dr. Gill. He explains everything without sugar coating it. No question is off limits.He is supportive and friendly.
Nov 22, 2025
Dr. Gill is VERY good. The first visit he spent a half hour with us and made us feel very comfortable. He asked my husband about the situation and always asked me as well. When it came to what the next step would be he explained the tests and again included me.
Nov 18, 2025
Dr Gill is excellent in what he knows, how he communicates & how he interacted with me from a caring, concerned perspective.
Nov 16, 2025
I have already recommended Dr. Gill to friends.
Nov 15, 2025
No negative experiences
Oct 27, 2025
For the first time addressing my concerns regarding this issue with this B MD I felt heard and looking at possibilities in follow up
Oct 26, 2025
Dr. Gill was extemely thorough with all explainations, he provided time for [...] and myself to provide feedback and ask questions. He scheduled a couple referals and explained what each referal was. We always feel so positive when we leave his office
Oct 22, 2025
Good
Sep 13, 2025
The staff is awesome! Dr Gill has been so wonderful not just to me but my husband as well.
Sep 08, 2025
One of the best providers I've had the privilege of working with. I am almost grateful for an opportunity to speak with Dr. Gill.
Sep 07, 2025
Dr. Gill listened, explained things well, and seemed very kind
Aug 31, 2025
Dr. Gill is outstanding as a clinician. He was kind and thoughtful and explained my findings and the treatment plan in detail.
Aug 16, 2025
Very happy!!! Great experience!!
Aug 09, 2025