Biography

Harold McGrade, MD, practices neurocritical care medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Harold McGrade spent 10 years practicing at the University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, before coming to Ochsner. Dr. McGrade established a stroke and IV TPA protocol, stroke unit with specialized nursing training, multi-disciplinary rounds and the creation of a Code S hospital team. He later worked in conjunction with the Cardiology team to develop a Therapeutic Hypothermia Protocol.During Dr. McGrade's tenure as Stroke Director at University Hospital they were awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Certification as a Primary Stoke Center.

Education and Training

Medical School

SUNY Upstate Medical University
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

SUNY School of Medicine
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

State University of New York (Syracuse)
Field of Study: MD
Year Completed: 1994

State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Year Completed: 1994

Internship

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1995

Residency

Tufts New England Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

New England Medical Center
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

New England Medical Center Hospitals
Field of Study: Neurology
Year Completed: 1998

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Field of Study: Neurointensive Care
Year Completed: 1999

Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Cleveland, OH)
Year Completed: 1999

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
United Council for Neurology Subspecialites - Neurocritical Care - Neurology