Rossitza I. Chichkova, M.D., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Vice Chair for Education Affairs

Chief of Neurology, Tampa General Hospital

Director, Neurology Clerkship

Contact Info

Address:	2 Tampa General Circle, 7th Floor Tampa, FL 33606
Phone:	(813) 259-8577
Fax:	(813) 259-8551
Email:	rchichko@health.usf.edu

Education

Medical School:	Medical University of VarNa, Bulgaria
Residency:	Internal Medicine - University of South Florida Neurology - University of South Florida

Interests

Clinical Interests:	Neuropathy Radiculopathy Neuromuscular Junction Disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, LEMS) Motor Neuron Disease Muscle Disorders Electrodiagnosis - Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) Electroencephalography (EEG) General Neurology
Research Interests:	Peripheral Neuropathies Myasthenia Gravis Neurodegenerative disorders
Board Certification(s)	American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neuromuscular Medicine)
Specialties:	Neuromuscular Diseases EMG/NCS General Neurology

Publications

Prockop LD, Chichkova RI. Carbon monoxide intoxication: an updated review. J Neurol Sci. 2007 Nov 15;262(1-2):122-30. Epub 2007 Aug 27. Review.

Benbadis SR., Chichkova R. Psychogenic pseudosyncope: An underestimated and provable diagnosis. Epilepsy Behav. 2006 Aug;9(1):106-10. Epub 2006 May 11.

Hoffmann M. Chichkova R. Ziyad M. Malek A. Too much lumping in ischemic stroke - a new classification. Medical Science Monitor. 10(7):CR285-7, 2004 Jul.

Hoffmann M. Chichkova R. Malek A. Emotional stroke: clinicoradiologic profile. Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology. 17(4):238-41, 2004 Dec.