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William Oliver Tobin, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., Ph.D.

  1. Neurologist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

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English

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W. Oliver Tobin, is a neurologist, with specialty interest in multiple sclerosis. His clinical focus includes:

  • Identification and management of Tumefactive Multiple Sclerosis
  • CLIPPERS
  • Transverse myelitis
  • Neuromyelitis optica
  • Neurosarcoidosis
  • Neurologic complications of histiocytic disorders, including Erdheim-Chester Disease, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis and Rosai-Dorfman Disease
  • Autoimmune encephalitis

In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Tobin is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He was awarded teacher of the year by the Mayo fellows Association in 2017. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.

Dr. Tobin is a member of the Ask Mayo Expert neurology knowledge content board and the multi disciplinary Histiocyte Interest Group.

  1. Autoimmune encephalopathy
  2. Autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
  3. Encephalitis
  4. Multiple sclerosis
  5. Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease
  6. Neuromyelitis optica
  7. NMDA receptor antibody encephalitis
  8. Optic neuritis
  9. Transverse myelitis
  1. 2018
    Research ScholarMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  2. 2015
    FellowRST Multiple Sclerosis, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 2013
    Consultant - NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
  4. 2011
    Diploma - StatisticsUniversity of Sheffield
  5. 2010
    Ph.D. - Neurological SciencesTrinity College Dublin
  6. 2008
    Diploma - StatisticsTrinity College Dublin
  7. 2006
    Resident - Internal MedicineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
  8. 2004
    MB BCh/BAOTrinity College Dublin

Certifications

  1. 2014
    NeurologyRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
  2. 2006
    General MedicineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland

Awards and honors

  1. 2017
    Teacher of the YearMayo Fellows Association
  2. 2016
    2016 Kern Scholar Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery
  3. 2016
    Achieved Partners in MS Care designation for Mayo ClinicNational Multiple Sclerosis Society
  4. 2011
    Publications Prize in Clinical Neuroscience Irish Institute of Clinical Neuroscience
  5. 2009
    Study Day Oral Presentation Irish Heart Foundation Council on Stroke Study Day 2009
  6. 2008
    Harold Miller Prize 2008Irish Neurological Association
  7. 2006
    Research Grant Mayo Clinic Arizona 2006Mayo Clinic in Arizona
  8. 2004
    Reuben Harvey Prize Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
  9. 2004
    G.B. McHutchinson Bequest Trinity College Dublin
  10. 2004
    FitzPatrick ScholarshipTrinity College Dublin
  11. 2004
    Dr. Norman A. Burton Memorial Prize Trinity College Dublin
  12. 2004
    Arthur Ball PrizeTrinity College Dublin
  13. 2003
    Duke Elder PrizeRoyal College of Ophthalmologists
  14. 2002
    Clinical Presentation Conference WinnerIrish Neurological Association
  15. 2001
    Foundation ScholarshipUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College
  16. 2001
    Andrew Francis Dixon Prize University of Dublin, Trinity College

Professional memberships

  1. 2024
    ChairCMSAN Biorespository Access Committee, Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberHistiocyte Society
  3. 2023 - 2025
    ConsultantCase Western Reserve University
  4. 2023 - present
    FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
  5. 2023 - present
    MemberAmerican Neurological Association
  6. 2022 - present
    Founding MemberMayo Clinic-University of Alabama at Birmingham Histiocytosis Working Group
  7. 2020 - 2024
    Fellowship DirectorMayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Education Administration
  8. 2019 - 2024
    Committee MemberNeurology Research Committee
  9. 2019 - 2024
    MemberSteering Committee, Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology
  10. 2017 - 2024
    MemberHistiocytic Disorder Interest Group, University of Iowa/Mayo Clinic Lymhoma SPORE
  11. 2016 - 2017
    AdvisorDepartment of Neurology
  12. 2016 - 2024
    MemberAskMayoExpert
  13. 2016 - present
    ReviewerDepartment of Neurology
  14. 2016 - present
    Abstract ReviewerAnnual Meeting, American Academy of Neurology
  15. 2008 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
  16. 2007 - 2018
    MemberEuropean Stroke Organization
  17. 2006 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland

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