Derryl J. Miller, MD

Bio

Derryl Miller, MD is an assistant professor of neurology at Riley Hospital for Children. He has subspecialty training in Clinical Neurophysiology and serves as one of the Epileptologists. He is passionate about the treatment of children with epilepsy and presurgical evaluation in those diagnosed with medically intractable epilepsy. Dr. Miller is excited to work with you and your child to use creative and maximally effective therapies to treat neurologic disease. In his spare time, Dr. Miller enjoys cycling with his wife, playing with his daughter, and singing in the St. John the Evangelist Traditional Choir.

Key Publications

ORCID = 0000-0002-4226-4835
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-4835

Miller DJ. "Childhood Epilepsies and When to Refer for Surgical Evaluation." Common Childhood Diseases - Diagnosis, Prevention and Management, edited by Enkhsaikhan Purevjav, InTech Open. Accepted. ISBN 978-0-85466-776-5.

Komanapalli H , Miller DJ. A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Change in Management with Evoked Potentials: Considering Study Characteristics Can Suggest Consistent Changes (P1-11.007). Neurology. 2024; 102(17_supplement_1). https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000204441

Miller, DJ, Komanapalli H, and Dunn, DW. Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Patient with Epilepsy: Staring Down the Challenge of Inattention Versus Nonconvulsive Seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports. 2024; 25: 100651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebr.2024.100651

Miller, DJ, Komanapalli H, and Dunn, DW. Lay Summary for Comorbidity of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in a Patient with Epilepsy: Staring Down the Challenge of Inattention Versus Nonconvulsive Seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior Reports. 2024; 25: 100651. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/epilepsy-and-behavior-reports/about/lay-summaries#comorbidity-of-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-in-a-patient-with-epilepsy-staring-down-the-challenge-of-inattention-versus-nonconvulsive-seizures

Miller, D. J., Walsh, L., Smith, L., Supakul, N., Ho, C., & Onishi, T. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Enhancement of Spinal Nerve Roots in a Boy with X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Before Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Radiology Case Reports. 2024; 19(1):493-498. ISSN 1930-0433. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.065

O'Neil, J. & Miller, D. J. Growth-attenuation Therapy for Children with Profound Cognitive and Physical Disabilities. The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, 2023; 23(1):71–82. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5840/ncbq20232317

Heckman, C. A., Miller, D. J., Kremer, K. M., Martinez, M. L., & Jea, A. H. An ischemic myelopathy case series: flaccid paraplegia following a spikeball save & numbness while walking normally. Brain Circulation, 2023; 9: 107–111. https://doi.org/10.4103/bc.bc_80_22

Miller, D. J., Felker, M., & Ciccarelli, M. Transitioning Ambulatory Medicine from Pediatrics to Adult Care for Patients with Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy, 2020; 9(4):172–176. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1717135

Sokol, D. K., Miller, D. J., Westmark, C. J., & Lahiri, D. K. Behavior and Blood Biomarker Differences for Children with Fragile X Syndrome and Idiopathic Autism. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2020; 35(6), 857–858. https://doi.org/10.1093/arclin/acaa068.067

Miller, D. J., & Bodkin, C. The Utility of Inpatient Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies: Quality Over Quantity Saves Quite a Quota (134). Neurology, 2020; 94(15 Supplement), 134. https://n.neurology.org/content/94/15_Supplement/134#hw-e-letters-form

Miller, D. J. Breaking Burnout: A Personal Reflection on Mindfulness Exercises for Physicians. Journal of Yoga and Physiotherapy, 2020; 8(5), 0088–0090. https://doi.org/10.19080/JYP.2020.08.555746

Miller, D. J., & Kremer, K. Frequent Awakenings and Fits with Aerobics. Pediatric Neurology, 2020; 106, 72–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2020.01.014

Titles & Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium Representative

Education

2015 MD Indiana University

2011 BS University of Notre Dame
Research

-Studying the utility of physiologic, anatomic, and laboratory data for changing patient care
-Assessing efficacy of epilepsy surgery & contributing to the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC) database
-Prescribing practices of folate for the child neurologist & optimal dosing for healthy development
-Quantifying risk of occurrence of seizures with supratentorial tumors without history of seizures
Professional Organizations

American Academy of Neurology

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Epilepsy Society

American Medical Association (AMA)

Child Neurology Society
Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology*
Clinical Interests

My clinical interests involve listening to the history, formulating the appropriate differential of diagnoses, ordering appropriate laboratory, imaging, and physiologic studies to refine the diagnosis, and appropriate treatment for your child. I have specialty training in epilepsy, though I also serve as a general neurologist at Riley. I look forward to joining your team.

I am also very passionate about keeping patients with epilepsy safe. Below is my short lecture during the Riley Epilepsy Symposium which was on 10-5-23 entitled "Seizure First Aid and What to Do Afterwards?"

<https://iuhealthcpe.org/view/riley-epilepsy-symposium-dr-miller-10-05-2023>
Awards

Org: Tier One of the Indiana University School of Medicine Academy of Teaching Scholars program
Desc: I have completed at least seven courses in at least five different areas of teaching excellence. I participated in the peer review process. Being a graduate of Tier One of the Academy serves as an outward representation of significant dedication to developing the skills and understanding needed to excel in teaching.
Scope: School
Date: 2023-02-25

Org: Riley Hospital for Children
Desc: Riley One Team Values Award for Compassion - I want to recognize Dr. Miller for the compassion he shows patients, families, as well as staff on 9W. Dr. Miller always goes above in beyond in working as a team and makes everyone feel as their role is important. I specifically appreciate that Dr Miller utilized child life appropriately and understands what our role is. I am lucky to work along side Dr Miller and Riley is very lucky to have him!
Scope: University
Date: 2022-12-14

Org: Third Place Abstract at 5th Annual Patient Safety Day
Desc: Our abstract, "Coordinating Care for Intracranial Electrode Safety" which reviewed the benefits of a patient safety whiteboard for phase 2 evaluation patients received a 3rd place award at the Annual Patient Safety Day. https://medicine.iu.edu/blogs/house-staff-life/neurological-surgery-residents-well-represented-at-patient-safety-day
Scope: School
Date: 2020-06-11

Org: Gold Humanism Honor Society Janice M. Pascuzzi Scholarship
Desc: Given to those who have the overall ability to make people feel better with the care provided on a daily basis.
Scope: School
Date: 2014-10-17

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