Robert Claycomb, MD, PhD

Dr. Robert Claycomb is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system. He earned his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine. With 20 years of experience in neurology, Dr. Claycomb has developed extensive expertise in managing complex neurological conditions. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Claycomb practices at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Yale New Haven Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating patients who have experienced strokes, including those with blood clots blocking brain arteries. He specializes in recognizing BE FAST stroke warning signs, which help identify when someone may be having a stroke. Dr. Claycomb performs specialized procedures such as brain wave monitoring tests, spinal fluid sampling, and cooling treatments for certain neurological emergencies.