Antao Du, MD

Meet Antao Du, MD

Dr. Antao Du is a board-certified neurologist at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Longview, Texas. Dr. Du is board-certified in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy. He takes care of patients with a variety of neurological disorders, including headache, neck and back pain, stroke, and epilepsy, as well as movement, neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative disorders. Before becoming a neurologist, he trained as a radiologist and worked for several years in advanced imaging techniques.

Career at a Glance

• 34+ Years of Experience: Extensive background in both diagnostic radiology and clinical neurology.
• "Distinguished" Specialist: Board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and epilepsy.
• Pioneer Researcher: Using advanced neuroimaging techniques in neurodegenerative diseases and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Clinical Role and Leadership

As a key member of the neurology team at CHRISTUS Health, Dr. Du plays a critical role in providing excellent patient care. He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Epilepsy
• Neurovascular disease, such as stroke and transient ischemic attack
• Neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
• Headache such as Migraine, cluster headache, and Idiopathic Intracranial hypertension 
• Movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremor, and dystonia
• Chronic neck and back pain
• Neuromuscular disorders such as Trigeminal neuralgia, Peripheral neuropathy, and Myasthenia gravis

Special skills

·     Electroenceplogram (EEG): including routine EEG and continuous EEG to diagnose complicated seizure disorders

·     Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS): expertise in VNS management for seizure control

·     Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction for diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders

·     Botox in chronic migraines, cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and spasticity

·     Occipital nerve block and triggering point injection for headache and pain

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

Before moving to full-time clinical practice, Dr. Du was a prolific research scientist at the Center for Imaging of Neurodegenerative Diseases (CIND) at UCSF. His peer-reviewed work in prestigious journals like Neurology and Brain helped define how advanced neuroimaging technique can distinguish between different types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's and Frontotemporal Dementia, and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Dr. Du is deeply committed to supporting vulnerable populations and ensuring inclusive care. He has worked for years serving the patients of Texas. His presence in East Texas brings expertise to patients facing complicated diseases, significantly lowering barriers to neurological care.