About
Dr. Leon Barkodar earned his Medical Doctorate from Temple University in Philadelphia. He then completed a one-year Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. His specialized neurology training took place at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. During that training, he rotated through Keck Hospital, LA County Public Hospital, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation, among others.
Dr. Barkodar holds dual board certification from the American Board of Neurology in both Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine. He treats adult and adolescent patients across a broad spectrum of neurological conditions, including migraines, Parkinson's disease, dementia, stroke, neuropathic pain, and traumatic brain injury. He also performs expert medical and legal evaluations and testifies as an expert witness. Dr. Barkodar conducts in-home and after-hours concierge visits for cash patients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. He speaks English and Farsi fluently and holds conversational Spanish. Patients consistently describe him as caring, thorough, and someone they trust with their entire family's neurological health.
Education & Training
Medical School
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA - Medical Doctorate
Residency
Maimonides Medical Center, New York - One-year Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Southern California (USC) Keck School of Medicine - Specialized Neurology Training
Certifications
Languages
English, Farsi, Spanish (conversational)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barkodar right for?
Dr. Barkodar is a strong fit for adults and adolescents managing complex neurological conditions. Patients dealing with migraines, Parkinson's disease, dementia, tremors, or neuropathic pain benefit from his evidence-based approach. He also serves patients who need expert medical and legal evaluations or brain injury rehabilitation. His in-home and after-hours availability makes him especially well-suited for patients with mobility challenges or demanding schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barkodar treats a wide range of neurological conditions. These include migraines, headaches, Parkinson's disease, dementia, tremors, stroke, neuropathic pain, memory loss, and traumatic brain injury. He tailors each treatment plan using medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, physical therapy, and alternative therapies.
Yes. Dr. Barkodar holds dual board certification from the American Board of Neurology. He is certified in both Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine, making him one of a relatively small group of neurologists with expertise in both areas.
Dr. Barkodar completed his specialized neurology training at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. His rotations included Keck Hospital, LA County Public Hospital, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation. He also completed a one-year Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York.
Yes. Dr. Barkodar conducts in-home and after-hours concierge visits for cash patients throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. This option suits patients with mobility limitations, serious illness, or schedules that make clinic visits difficult. Call the office at (818) 814-9194 for details.
Yes. Dr. Barkodar performs expert medical and legal evaluations and can serve as an expert witness. His dual board certification in Neurology and Brain Injury Medicine gives him strong standing in cases involving neurological conditions and brain injury.
Dr. Barkodar speaks English and Farsi fluently. He also holds conversational Spanish. This range of languages helps him serve the diverse patient communities across the Greater Los Angeles area.
Dr. Barkodar sees both adult and adolescent patients. He has broad experience across neurological conditions that affect people of different life stages, from younger patients dealing with migraines to older adults managing Parkinson's disease or dementia.
Yes. Dr. Barkodar holds an affiliation with the Evolve Neuro Health Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program. This connection supports patients who need structured rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury or other serious neurological events.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026