Dr. Ricardo Ayala

Dr. Ricardo Ayala, Neurologist

Ricardo Ayala, MD Pediatric Neurology

Ricardo Ayala, MD, and his partner, Winston Ortiz, MD, specialize in treating epileptics and are engaged in research to increase the number of approved treatments for people suffering from seizures, especially children.
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In discussing his research projects with a visitor, Dr. Ayala is at first reserved.He talks about the broader purpose for studies, but then his voice gains intensity as he describes the specific trials, clearly betraying his enthusiasm.

From about 1972 to 1993, there were no new treatments introduced for epileptics, he says.But in the past five years, there have been six new treatments introduced in the market."And I can tell you at least 10 more are in the works," he says.All this, thanks to doctors being willing to introduce trials to their clinical practice.

By conducting trials, Ayala says a physician is able to learn about new drugs coming on the market.More importantly, though, is the patient benefit."We're able to offer locally to all our patients all the treatment -- whether in investigative stages or approved," he says.

Ayala especially enjoys the physician-patient trust that is built through his research."You get to see them so often, and you get to more know about them -- they get to know more about you," he says.It builds a stronger bond of trust.

Serving as Principle Investigator for trials isn't a job that fits between the hours of nine to five, Ayala admits.Patients have the doctor's personal pager number and a physician is available to them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."We're making a commitment to them and that takes time," Ayala says.

Ricardo Ayala, M.D.

Currently the neurological staff at TNC is composed of Dr. James True Martin, Dr. Ricardo Ayala, Dr. Winston R. Ortiz and Dr. Leonard Dimitri DaSilva.
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Following the re-location of Dr. William Kohler and the retirement of Dr. Fred Vroom, both twenty-year veterans of TNC, Dr. Martin was joined in practice in July 1993 by Dr. Ricardo Ayala and in July 1994 by Dr. Winston Ortiz.
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Dr. Ayala, a pediatric neurologist, came to the Clinic following fellowships in pediatric neurology and epilepsy/EEG at the University of Miami Medical School.

Dr. Ricardo Ayala, Pediatric and Adult Neurologist, joined the staff of Tallahassee Neurological Clinic on July 1, 1993. Dr. Ayala received his medical degree in 1983 from the School of Medicine, San Carlos of Guatemala National University, Central America followed by his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Roosevelt Hospital, University of Guatemala. From 1985-1986 he served on the House Staff in Pediatrics at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. From 1986-1989 he completed an internship and residency, Chief Resident, in Pediatrics at Maimonedes Hospital Medical Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. From 1992 to 1993 he completed Fellowships in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy/EEG at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami (Florida). He was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1989 and board certified by the American Board of Psychiatiry and Neurology in 1994. He was re-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2004. Since joining the staff at Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, Dr. Ayala has been involved in numerous clinical drug studies, as well as clinical treatment of all pediatric and epilepsy patients in this area.

The first procedure done in Tallahassee for the implantation of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator was performed January 22, 1999 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital by local physicians - Dr. Mark Cuffe, Dr. Christopher Rumana and Dr. Ricardo Ayala.

Dr. Ricardo Ayala

  Dr.Ricardo Ayala, Pediatric and Adult Neurologist, joined the staff of Tallahassee Neurological Clinic on July 1, 1993.Dr. Ayala received his medical degree in 1983 from the School of Medicine, San Carlos of Guatemala National University, Central America followed by his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Roosevelt Hospital, University of Guatemala.From 1985-1986 he served on the House Staff in Pediatrics at Coney Island Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.From 1986-1989 he completed an internship and residency, Chief Resident, in Pediatrics at Maimonedes Hospital Medical Hospital, Brooklyn, New York.From 1992 to 1993 he completed Fellowships in Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy/EEG at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami (Florida).He was board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 1989 and board certified by the American Board of Psychiatiry and Neurology in 1994.He was re-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2004.Since joining the staff at Tallahassee Neurological Clinic, Dr. Ayala has been involved in numerous clinical drug studies, as well as clinical treatment of all pediatric and epilepsy patients in this area.