Alexander J. Sandweiss, MD, PhD
- Neurology

Pediatric Neurologist
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology and Developmental Neurosciences, Neuroimmunology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-1750
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Alexander J. Sandweiss, MD, PhD
Dr. Sandweiss is a pediatric neurologist and physician-scientist who studies and treats multiple neurologic conditions with a special emphasis on neuroimmunology, including demyelinating disorders and encephalitis.
His research lab is focused on understanding the basic mechanisms of neuroimmunologic disease with the goal of developing novel therapeutics for our vulnerable population. Along with his colleagues in neuroimmunology, Dr. Sandweiss publishes cutting-edge research and presents novel findings at national and international conferences.
Personal Statement
I am a physician-scientist focused on understanding the basic mechanisms of disease so we may develop novel therapeutics and bring them to our young vulnerable patient population. I follow evidence-based guidelines in the treatment of neurologic diseases and work with my colleagues in neuroimmunology to further develop and fine-tune those guidelines.
I care deeply about forging a partnership with the young patients we treat and their families. Ultimately, we do this together.
Clinical Interests
Demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disorder (MOGAD), and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), among others, as well as the encephalitides including anti-n-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) encephalitis
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
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Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Neuroimmunology | 2024 |
Baylor College of Medicine | Residency | Child Neurology | 2023 |
Baylor College of Medicine | Internship | Pediatrics | 2019 |
University of Arizona College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2018 |
University of Arizona College of Medicine | Postgraduate Education | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology | 2016 |
University of Arizona | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science | 2011 |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Special Certificate in Child Neurology
Honors and awards
- 2021-2022
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Chief Resident, Child Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Basic science of NMDAR encephalitis and other neuroimmunologic disorders
Sandweiss AJ, Erickson TA, Jiang Y, Kannan V, Yarimi JM, Levine JM, Fisher K, Muscal E, Demmler-Harrison G, Murray KO, Ronca SE. Infectious profiles in pediatric anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis. Journal of Neuroimmunology, 15 August 2023, (381)578139
Sandweiss AJ, Kannan V, Desai N, Kralik S, Muscal E, Fisher K. Arterial spin labeling changes parallel asymmetric perisylvian and perirolandic symptoms in 3 pediatric cases of anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, April 2023, 10(4):e200119
Sandweiss AJ, Brandt V, Zoghbi HY. Advances in understanding Rett syndrome and MECP2 duplication syndrome: prospects for future therapies. The Lancet Neurology, August 1, 2020, Volume 19(8), 689-698