Douglas E. Ney, MD

Dr. Douglas E. Ney is a board-certified neurologist and neuro-oncologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Ney works closely with multidisciplinary teams at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to support coordinated care.

Dr. Ney earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. He completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, Vermont, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed fellowship training in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ney has held multiple educational leadership roles, including neurology residency program director, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. His academic and clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of complex brain tumor and cancer-related neurologic conditions, as well as advancing medical education.

Medical Education

• University of Rochester School of Medicine

Residency

• University of Vermont Medical Center

Fellowship

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (New York)

Board Certification

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neuro-Oncology Certification