Dr. Payne is a neurologist trained in pediatric neurology, epilepsy, neuroinflammation, and neurocritical care.   He is board-certified in Neurology and Clinical Electroencephalography.

He previously worked as an epileptologist and pediatric neurologist at Mayo Clinic (2014-2020) and the Alberta Children’s Hospital (2020-2023).

He completed medical school and residency at the University of Calgary, including fellowship training in pediatric neurocritical care and epilepsy at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

He obtained a Master of Public Health from Harvard University and is board certified in Neurology (FRCPC) and Clinical Electroencephalography (CSCN).