- Director, UNC Clinic for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
- Assistant Professor – Child Neurology
Dr. Trau graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 2012. After completing a general pediatrics residency, he completed his child neurology residency at Duke University and is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. During his residency, Dr. Trau developed a special interest in tic disorders and Tourette syndrome. He has specialized in his practice as an attending physician at UNC to see patients with tics and Tourette syndrome as well as develop and direct the UNC Center for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
Clinical Interests
- General child neurology, Tourette syndrome, management of status epilepticus
Certifications
- Board Certified, General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2015
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, Board Certified 2019
Education and Training
Degrees:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Emory University, 2008 – 2012
Residencies:
- Internship
Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2012 – 2013 - Residency, General Pediatrics
Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2013 – 2015 - Residency, Child Neurology
Duke University Hospital, 2016 – 2019
Links
- Research
- UNC Division of Child Neurology
- UNC Clinic for Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders
- Patient Ratings (when available) – Physician satisfaction data is posted when a physician has received a minimum of 30 returned patient surveys.
- LinkedIn profile
- UNC Health Talk article: “Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal”
