Rick Magun MD

Rick Magun

Rick Magun
MD

Assistant Professor, Vascular Neurologist

Department of Neurology

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Cerebrovascular (Stroke); Neuroimaging; Neurology; Stroke

Contact Information
UBMD Neurology
1010 Main Street, Room 224
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 932-6080
Fax: (716) 829-3010
rakeshma@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I am a Board Certified Neurologist (ABPN) who is fellowship trained in both Vascular Neurology and Neuroimaging. I completed my Residency training in Neurology from McMaster University, Canada and recently completed a Double Fellowship in Vascular Neurology from SUNY Buffalo and Neuroimaging from Dent Neurological Institute before joining Gates Vascular Institute, Buffalo General Medical Center. I am also Fellowship Board Certified in Vascular Neurology accredited by ABPN and Neuroimaging by UCNS.

I have also obtained a Master’s in Science focusing on the basic science of Insulin Signalling at the molecular level in the context of type II Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. I completed my medical training at University of Sydney, Australia at the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) in downtown Sydney . Prior to entering my speciality training, I worked in general and acute care medicine for 5 years in several hospitals located in Sydney-Australia, Dublin-Ireland, and London Uk. I spent 2 years working at St George's Hospital in London England, one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe, and I am currently registered with General Medical Council of the UK.

My Clinical focus involves inpatient stroke service at Gates Vascular Institute and Outpatient stroke neurology at UBMD Neurology Williamsville and Conventus locations. I also have an expanded interest in Neuroimaging in the Memory Clinic at UBMD Neurology as well as working in the outpatient memory and adult concussion clinics.
My research focus includes the use of acute treatments for stroke as well as stroke prevention. I am also involved in Neuroimaging research.

Education and Training:
  • Fellowship, Neuroimaging, Dent Neurological Institute - SUNY Buffalo (2018)
  • Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, SUNY Buffalo (2017)
  • Residency, Neurology, McMaster University (2016)
  • MD, Medicine, University of Sydney, Australia (2005)
  • MS, Biochemistry, University of Ottawa (1997)
  • BS, Biochemistry, Queen‘s University at Kingston, Ontario (1995)

Awards and Honors:
  • AHA/ASA FIT (Fellow in Training) program at the 2017 (2017)
  • Chief Neurology Resident (2015)
  • Resident Scholarship to the AAN Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA, USA. (2014)

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Professional Memberships:
  • AAN Member; American Academy of Neurology 2025 Member (2025)
  • ASN Member; American Society of Neuroimaging Member (2025)
  • AHA; American Heart Association Member (2025)

Presentations:
  • "A novel use of Rimegepant in the treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia" ASN (American Society of Neuroimaging Conference) in January 2025 (2025)
  • "The use of advanced diffusion-tensor imaging for prognosis in large vessel occlusion stroke: a prospective pilot study." International Stroke Conference(ISC) - 2024 (2024)
  • "Feasibility of Functional MRI for Prognosis in Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A prospective Pilot Study." World Stroke Congress 2023 (2023)
  • "Cheiro-oral syndrome presenting after tacrolimus-induced hypertension, started during renal transplant." European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESCOC) conference (2023)
  • "Stroke mimic: spinal epidural abscess with symptomatic left carotid stenosis with initial presentation of decreased perfusion in left hemisphere secondary to hypotension after a fall." European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESCOC) (2023)
  • "The role of Imaging in management of LAA/LV thrombus in Stroke." American Society of Neuroimaging Annual Conference 2023. (2023)
  • "Use Of MRA- Vessel Wall Imaging For Diagnosis Of Stroke Secondary To Radiation Induced Intracranial Stenosis" American Society of Neuroimaging Annual Conference (2023)
  • "Vessel wall and Collateral Flow Imaging – Oral presentation" American Society of Neuroimaging Annual Conference 2022. (2022)
  • "‘Man-in-the-barrel' syndrome with Delayed Diffusion-weighted MRI Findings- Oral Presentation." (ESC) European Stroke conference - 2017 (2017)
  • "Left Atrial Enlargement is a Predictor of Paroxsymal Atrial Fibrillation in Embolic Stroke Patients with Insertable Cardiac Monitor: A Comprehensive Stroke Center Experience." (ESC) European Stroke conference - 2017 (2017)
  • "Severe Necrotizing Myelopathy from Toxocariasis." American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 67th Annual Meeting (2015)
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Service Activities:
  • ; UB Faculty Senate Member (2024–2026)

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Contact Information

UBMD Neurology
1010 Main Street, Room 224
Buffalo, New York 14202
Phone: (716) 932-6080
Fax: (716) 829-3010
rakeshma@buffalo.edu
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