David Mendoza, MD
Board Certified in Neurology
Dr. Mendoza is a board-certified neurologist at Knight Neurology, providing both inpatient and outpatient care. He treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including emergencies, and performs specialized procedures such as EEG, EMG/NCS, and peripheral nerve blocks. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is committed to delivering timely, patient-centered care.
He completed his neurology residency at the University of Florida and earned his Doctor of Medicine from Florida International University.
Conditions Dr. Mendoza Treats
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Alzheimer's disease and other Dementia types such as Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Frontotemporal Dementia
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Peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy
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Epilepsy and seizure disorders
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Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's plus syndromes
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Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases affecting the Central Nervous System
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Migraine headaches and other headache syndromes
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Stroke and other forms of cerebrovascular disease
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Vertigo and other forms of dizziness
Procedures Dr. Mendoza Performs
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) management for Parkinson’s disease and Essential Tremor
Current Hospital Privileges:
Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital
Training and Education:
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Residency in Neurology at University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, completed in 2023
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Doctor of Medicine at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami, FL, completed in 2019
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Research training in stroke prevention and motivational interviewing at University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, completed during residency training (2022–2024 grant period)
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Quality Improvement training in ultrasound-guided lumbar puncture techniques at University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, FL, completed during residency training
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Military leadership and specialized operational training with United States Army serving in the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Special Warfare Training Group, and 4th Infantry Division, completed in 2011
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SERE-High Risk (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training completed through United States Army at Fort Hood, TX
Board Certification
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Board Certified in Neurology — American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (September 2023)
Clinical Research and Investigator activities:
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Full details on Clinical Trials for patients - Inquire here
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Available upon request with full CV for Sponsors and CRO's - Inquire here