By: Grace Huff
The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health is welcoming back a familiar face. Joel Page, MD, has returned to Gainesville as a clinical assistant professor in the Alzheimer’s, Behavioral, and Cognitive (ABC) and Epilepsy divisions, following years of advanced training at top institutions.
Page’s journey began with a four-year neurology residency at the University of South Alabama. He then pursued fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology/EEG at Duke University before attending the University of Florida to complete a fellowship in behavioral neurology. His time at UF made a lasting impression, and when the opportunity arose to stay, the decision felt natural.
“I decided to stay because there was a need here for behavioral neurology, and neurology in general,” he said. “UF is an impressive institution with strong faculty, and there are many folks to learn from. Much of my extended family lives in South Georgia, so the region already feels like home.”
Page is uniquely positioned to work across specialties, bridging his training in both clinical neurophysiology and behavioral neurology. His clinical and research interests center on neurocognitive disorders and epilepsy, and he hopes to explore how these areas intersect.
“I’m excited to focus on neurocognitive disorders in addition to epilepsy,” he said. “I hope to potentially study the intersection between the two, or the neurophysiological application to cognition. I’m also interested in becoming a clinical trialist for neurodegenerative diseases.”
As he settles into his new role, Page is eager to contribute to both the Fixel Institute and UF Health’s broader mission of improving patient lives through compassionate care and innovation.
“I am looking forward to being of assistance to UF in general and taking advantage of the resources here,” he said. “I aspire to do my best daily in making the lives of those living with neurological disease easier.”
Beyond his professional commitments, Page grounds himself in a personal philosophy that helps him maintain balance in a demanding field.
“As Mufasa famously stated in that big beautiful cloud scene from The Lion King, ‘Remember who you are,’” he shared. “No matter the toils of work and clinical care, it is important to remember your roots and values, which can manifest through hobbies and self-care. That way you realize that you are not just a cog in the machine, but part of something greater than yourself.”
With his strong ties to the region, broad expertise, and patient-centered mindset, Page is poised to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families facing neurological disorders in Florida and beyond.