Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD
Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD

Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD

Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD, is a pediatric neurologist in the Division of Neurology and the Medical Director of the Responsive Neurostimulation Clinic (RNS) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Areas of expertise: General Neurology, Pediatric epilepsy

Locations: Main Building


215-590-1719

About Marissa P. DiGiovine, MD

Titles

Attending Physician

Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Epilepsy – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and Honors

2008, Sidney J. Sussman, MD, Award in Pediatrics
2007, Distinction in Service to the Community (DISC) - UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
2006-2007, 2006-2007 Coccia Annual Scholarship, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

  • 2013-present, American Epilepsy Society
  • 2012-present, Child Neurology Society
  • 2010-present, American Academy of Neurology
  • 2008-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
    • 2017-present, Chair, External Affairs Committee within the Section on Neurology
    • 2014-present, Early Career Physicians
    • 2008-present, Section on Neurology

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

Residency

Pediatrics - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York City, NY
Pediatric Neurology - Montefiore Medical Center-Albert Einstein School of Medicine, Bronx, NY

Fellowship

Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Research Fellowship - UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2017

Prelack M and DiGiovine M: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: a Current Review. Current Pediatrics Reports 2017.

2016

Bearden D, DiGiovine M, Dlugos D, Goldberg E. Reply. Ann Neurol. 2016 Mar;79(3):503-4. 

2014

Rossman IT; Lin L; Morgan KM; DiGiovine M; Van Buskirk EK; Kamdar S; Millonig JH; Dicicco-Bloom E: Engrailed2 modulates cerebellar granule neuron precursor proliferation, differentiation and insulin-like growth factor 1 signaling during postnatal development. Molecular Autism [Mol Autism 5 (1), pp. 9, Feb 2014.

Bearden D, Strong A, Ehnot J, DiGiovine M, Dlugos D, Goldberg EM. Targeted treatment of migrating partial seizures of infancy with quinidine. Ann Neurol. 2014;76(3):457-461.

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2017

Massey S, Clancy R, Digiovine M, Fitzgerald MP, Fung F, Shou H, Farrar J, Abend NS. Inter-rater agreement in neonatal electroencephalogram background scoring. American Epilepsy Society Annual Meeting, Dec. 2017, Washington, D.C.

Lectures by Invitation
2018

DiGiovine, M. "Pediatric Epilepsy: Things to Know for the Medical Professional," Central Jersey Speech and Hearing Association, Hopewell, NJ. May 2018.

2017

DiGiovine, M. Pediatric Grand Rounds - AtlantiCare Medical Center - "Pediatric Epilepsy Syndromes". Feb 2017.

Patient experience rating

(based on 93 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.9 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.8 of 5
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Comments

  • I am very happy with Dr.G and trust her with my child's care and best interests. She is thorough and answers questions that I sometimes can't even verbalize.
    5 of 5
    Mar 31, 2025

  • Wonderful provider
    5 of 5
    Mar 21, 2025

  • Dr Diogivine is a great physician. She lsitens intently and also involves my child in the discussion. She is a gem!
    5 of 5
    Mar 06, 2025

  • Dr. D is the best! She always takes the time to discuss all aspects of the visit and addresses our concerns and questions. We never feel rushed or unheard.
    5 of 5
    Oct 17, 2024

  • Dr D is a great doctor. She remembers my child and personal things about him. He always looks forward to his appointment to see her. He trust her and so do I. She is great with him and always has been. We are very happy with her.
    5 of 5
    Aug 19, 2024

  • Dr DiGiovine is personable, accessible and a good advocate
    5 of 5
    Aug 15, 2024

  • The doctor was amazing and could explain all our question . We would love to meet her again.
    5 of 5
    Aug 08, 2024

  • We are so pleased with Dr. Diogivine. She clearly prepares for the visit and listens to our needs, focuses on my daughter directly and explains complex medical info in plain speak. We have referred others to her whom are also pleased.
    5 of 5
    May 16, 2024

  • Dr D is always great!
    5 of 5
    Apr 20, 2024

  • She always takes her time and answers our questions.
    5 of 5
    Mar 20, 2024
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

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