G. Peter Gliebus, M.D., a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty certification in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry, has joined Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Dr. Gliebus will serve as the Institute’s medical director of the Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Program.
Dr. Gliebus specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases involving the central and peripheral nervous system. His clinical interests include Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative dementias as well as cognitive problems associated with stroke and similar conditions.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Gliebus to Marcus Neuroscience Institute,” said Warren Selman, M.D., chief medical executive of Marcus Neuroscience Institute. “He will provide our patients with the latest advancements in the field and offers the most comprehensive and innovative approaches to improve the quality of life for individuals with disorders affecting brain health, specifically cognition and memory.”
Prior to joining Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Gliebus served as academic chair of the Department of Neurology at Drexel University College of Medicine, chief of neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Disorder Center at Crozer Keystone Healthcare System, as well as chair of neurology at Global Neurosciences Institute.
Dr. Gliebus earned his medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine of Vilnius University in Lithuania. He completed a neurology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine, serving as chief resident. He also completed a behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. Gliebus has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for several consecutive years. Physicians receiving this peer-nominated honor are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.
Through his years of experience, Dr. Gliebus has developed a comprehensive understanding of the challenges that individuals and their families face when dealing with cognitive disorders. He provides compassionate, personalized care to patients, ensuring accurate diagnosis, effective treatment plans and ongoing support throughout their journey.
“I treat each individual with the same level of compassion and dedication that I would provide to a family member,” Dr. Gliebus said. “By understanding and acknowledging a patient's unique characteristics, such as medical history, underlying conditions and personal needs, I can tailor a holistic and personalized care plan that combines medical expertise with empathy.”
Dr. Gliebus is committed to advancing medical knowledge and finding innovative solutions to complex healthcare challenges. He is the principal investigator for several clinical trials related to memory disorders and dementia. During his involvement in Alzheimer's disease treatment trials, he witnessed firsthand the positive impact that a newly approved medication group had on patients and families. Dr. Gliebus is credited with more than 60 publications and presentations, is an editorial reviewer for various national specialty journals and editor of the book entitled Progressive Cognitive Impairment and Its Neuropathologic Correlates.
As an educator, Dr. Gliebus shares his wisdom with medical students. He finds that the opportunity to teach and mentor others deepens his knowledge and empowers future generations of healthcare professionals.
Dr. Gliebus is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and member of the Society for Behavioral and Cognitive Neurology and the Alzheimer’s Association.
Dr. Gliebus will see patients at Marcus Neuroscience Institute, located at 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486.