Dr. Paul H. Janda, Esq., Wharton MBA, FAAN, is the first and only board-certified neurologist-attorney in Nevada, and the only individual nationwide to combine board-certified neurology expertise, legal expertise, and an Ivy League MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the world's first and most prestigious business school. Double majoring in finance and strategic management, Dr. Janda brings an unmatched level of sophistication, precision, and leadership to medicine. He completed his undergraduate education at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, ultimately graduating from UC Berkeley with double majors in molecular and cell biology and psychology. Dr. Janda has not only led the field clinically but has actively created numerous stroke centers to expedite and optimize stroke care, setting a new standard in emergency neurological treatment. His passion for helping others has existed since childhood, rooted in a family of physicians dedicated to service.
Patients who choose Dr. Janda are truly in the best possible hands. Working alongside a large academic faculty, he trains the neurologists of the future while practicing daily in both hospital and clinical settings. As the Program Director of the Neurology Residency Program at Valley Hospital Medical Center, Dr. Janda ensures the next generation of neurologists are trained to the highest standards. He remains deeply committed to academic leadership: he authors national board certification examination questions in neurology, writes medical school board exam questions, and authored a comprehensive neurology board review book used nationwide by residents preparing for certification. Dr. Janda also serves on the State Board of Medicine. Additionally, he is a professor of neurology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he helped design the medical school curriculum, and at Touro University. Dr. Janda was honored with the Top Faculty of the Year Award, a reflection of his dedication to excellence in medical education. His patients benefit from a level of evidence-based care, academic rigor, and real-world experience few practitioners can offer. In addition, Dr. Janda and his faculty consistently conduct research initiatives aimed at advancing the science and treatment of neurological diseases.
At Las Vegas Neurology Center (LVNC), Dr. Janda leads the largest number of neurology providers in the state, delivering collaborative, specialized care supported by state-of-the-art technology and advanced diagnostics. LVNC has participated in, and continues to lead, hundreds of research studies in neurology, driving advances in treatment and outcomes across a wide range of neurological diseases. Every patient benefits not just from world-class diagnostics, but from compassionate, forward-thinking care tailored to their individual needs.
Repeatedly honored with Top Doctor awards and recognized by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today as one of the most influential figures in medicine and law, Dr. Janda is trusted by the NFL, Las Vegas Raiders, UFC, and world-class athletes to safeguard their neurological health. He brings that same elite standard of care and performance to every patient, focusing not only on treating conditions but on preserving and elevating the patient's overall health, function, and future as he has overseen the care of over one hundred thousand patients.
Dr. Janda is also a practicing attorney. He and his wife, an aggressive trial attorney at The Janda Law Firm, advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges, combining deep medical knowledge with strategic legal advocacy. Together, they provide a powerful advantage to patients and clients navigating the most critical moments of their lives.
Born to immigrant parents and fluent in Spanish through his wife's proud Hispanic heritage, Dr. Janda embodies the highest values of perseverance, service, and excellence. His life's work proves that true leadership is earned through relentless education, real-world expertise, and unwavering dedication to others. For patients and communities alike, he offers something no other physician can: a rare and unmatched mastery across medicine, law, and strategy.
When your health, your future, or even your case demands the very best, there is only one choice: Dr. Paul H. Janda, Esq., Wharton MBA, FAAN, a standard of excellence without equal.