Mark E. Lipitz
Experienced in Down Syndrome

Dr. Mark E. Lipitz

Neurology
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute
1516 9th Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 
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Experienced in Down Syndrome
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute
1516 9th Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 
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Overview

Mark Lipitz, DO, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Somerset, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Lipitz completed his fellowship and residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, residency at Maimonides Medical Center and medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Dr. Lipitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Down Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Seizures, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Altoona
Penn Highlands Huntingdon
Upmc Somerset
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute
1516 9th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602
Call: 582-822-4542
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