Deborah Rukin Gold, MD

  • Pediatric Neurology
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Deborah Rukin Gold

Locations

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester

About me

As a child neurologist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to the vulnerable patients and families who trust me with their care. I focus on ensuring I meet each child’s unique healthcare needs. I use age-appropriate play and conversation to get a complete history and examination. I encourage questions from the child and their family members. I want the family to know that they’re listened to and are empowered to carry out the care plan.

I feel lucky to be part of my patients’ healthcare journey, even if it’s a small part. I truly enjoy watching my patients flourish over the years, each in their own way.

Specialties

  • Neurology, Pediatric

Areas of focus

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neurocutaneous syndromes (neurofibromatosis type 1, tuberous sclerosis complex)
  • Neurology care of pediatric cancer patients
  • Headache
  • Seizures
  • Tics
  • Stroke in the young
  • Hypotonia
  • Developmental delay

Titles and faculty positions

  • Section Chief, Pediatric Neurology
  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth

View my Geisel School of Medicine Profile

Year joined

  • 2023

Department websites

Education

Medical school

  • MD, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 1996

Residency

  • Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, 1998

Fellowship

  • Neuro-oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 2002
  • Pediatric Neurology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, 2001

Board certification

  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology