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U.S. Food and Drug Administration10903 New Hampshire AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20993

Director, Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices; Office of Device Evaluation; Center for Devices and Radiological Health; MetroHealth Medical Center – Food and Drug Administration Ex Officio Member of Multi-Council Working Group 

Dr. Peña is involved in all aspects of the safety and effectiveness review of neurostimulation, neurodiagnostic, neurosurgical, neurotherapeutic, and physical medicine devices. He also serves as a Principal Investigator on a FDA sponsored clinical study focused on the treatment of pediatric neurologic disorders.

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Office of Device Evaluation Webpage: fda.gov/AboutFDA/CentersOffices/

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Phone: 301-796-6610

Address: U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993

Biosketch

Dr. Carlos Peña is Division Director for the Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices, in the Office of Device Evaluation, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Peña is involved in all aspects of the safety and effectiveness review of neurostimulation, neurodiagnostic, neurosurgical, neurotherapeutic, and physical medicine devices. He also serves as a Principal Investigator on a FDA sponsored clinical study focused on the treatment of pediatric neurologic disorders.

Prior to joining CDRH, Dr. Peña served on detail as Assistant Director for Emerging Technologies in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), in the Executive Office of the President of the United States. His areas ...