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Catarina De Marchi Assuncao

Asst Professor Term

School of Medicine

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  • Asst Professor Term
    School of Medicine

BIO

 
 

Catarina De Marchi Assuncao is a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist based in Louisville, Kentucky, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. She practices with the UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute and is recognized for her expertise in neurodiagnostic testing and complex neurologic conditions.

Dr. De Marchi Assuncao’s clinical interests include electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), neuromuscular disorders, epilepsy and seizure management, and stroke care. Her work focuses on using advanced neurophysiologic techniques to diagnose and manage disorders of the nervous system, helping guide comprehensive treatment plans for patients with both acute and chronic neurologic diseases.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. De Marchi Assuncao serves with UofL Physicians and holds an academic leadership role as Program Director for the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at the University of Louisville. Through this role, she contributes to the training and mentorship of future neurologists and neurophysiologists while participating in academic and scholarly initiatives within the institution.

With more than 13 years of experience in neurology, Dr. De Marchi Assuncao is also noted for her multilingual abilities, speaking English, Italian, Portuguese, French, German, and Spanish. Her international perspective and commitment to patient-centered neurologic care support her work with a diverse patient population and interdisciplinary clinical teams.

DEGREES

  • M.D.
    Universidade Positivo, Curitiba, Brazil1 Jul 2007 - 30 Jun 2012

POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

  • Residency
    University of Louisville, Neurology, Louisville, United States1 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2023
  • Fellowship
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, United States1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2024
    Clinical Neurophysiology

LANGUAGES

  • Portuguese
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Spanish - Latin American
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • Italian
    Can read, write, speak and understand
  • French
    Can read, write, speak and understand