Claire A. Yanta
Experienced in Headache

Dr. Claire A. Yanta

Neurology
UPMC
UPMC Headache Center
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Headache
UPMC
UPMC Headache Center
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 300, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Claire Yanta, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is a clinical instructor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Yanta’s clinical interests include the treatment of headache and facial pain with a focus in migraines, cluster headaches, and cranial neuralgias, and her research interests include undergraduate medical education and simulation-based learning. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, and the Association for Medical Education in Europe. View the full list of Dr. Yanta’s publications on PubMed.                              https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Yanta%2C+C.

Dr. Yanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Cluster Headache, and Headache.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Northwest
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Johns Hopkins Healthcare
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 22 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

UPMC Headache Center
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-9494

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


3 Total Publications

The Use of Hybrid Lumbar Puncture Simulation to Teach Entrustable Professional Activities During a Medical Student Neurology Clerkship.
The Use of Hybrid Lumbar Puncture Simulation to Teach Entrustable Professional Activities During a Medical Student Neurology Clerkship.
Journal: MedEdPublish (2016)
Published: September 03, 2021
View All 3 Publications
Similar Doctors
Distinguished in Headache
Dr. Vijayalakshmi R. Ragoor
Neurology
Distinguished in Headache
Dr. Vijayalakshmi R. Ragoor
Neurology

Wmc Physician Practices LLC

601 Colliers Way, 
Weirton, WV 
 (30.3 miles away)
304-797-6000
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Vijayalakshmi Ragoor is a Neurologist in Weirton, West Virginia. Dr. Ragoor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Headache, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). Dr. Ragoor is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Headache
Dr. Carlos J. Marrero
Neurology
Advanced in Headache
Dr. Carlos J. Marrero
Neurology
324 Unity Plz, 
Latrobe, PA 
 (31.1 miles away)
724-532-1511
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Carlos Marrero is a Neurologist in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marrero is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Memory Loss, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Seizures.

Advanced in Headache
Dr. Marlene Bednar
Neurology
Advanced in Headache
Dr. Marlene Bednar
Neurology

UPMC Community Medicine Inc

2004 W State St, 
New Castle, PA 
 (44.8 miles away)
724-656-4037
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Offers Telehealth

Marlene Bednar is a Neurologist in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bednar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Headache. Her top areas of expertise are Headache, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Dravet Syndrome.

VIEW MORE HEADACHE DOCTORS

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Yanta's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
      • Advanced
      • Migraine
        Dr. Yanta is
        Advanced
        . Learn about Migraine.
        See more Migraine experts
      • Experienced
      • Cluster Headache
        Dr. Yanta is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Cluster Headache.
        See more Cluster Headache experts
      • Headache
        Dr. Yanta is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Headache.
        See more Headache experts
      • Migraine with Brainstem Aura
        Dr. Yanta is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
        See more Migraine with Brainstem Aura experts
      • Seizures
        Dr. Yanta is
        Experienced
        . Learn about Seizures.
        See more Seizures experts
      Want to save this doctor for later?
      Sign Up
      Is this your doctor?
      Find A Second Opinion
      Not sure about your diagnosis?
      Check Your Symptoms
       
       
       
       
      Learn about our expert tiers
      Learn More
      Are you the provider on this profile?
      Claim Profile
      For Patients
      • Our Story
      • How MediFind Works
      • Conditions A-Z
      • Doctor Directory
      • Symptoms Directory
      • Procedures Directory
      • Treatment Directory
      • Drug Directory
      • Infusion Center Finder
      • FAQ
      • Contact Us
      For Providers and Practices
      • Claim Your Profile
      • Newsroom
      Business Solutions
      • Provider
      • Network Solutions
      Additional Resources
      • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
      • Advertising Policy
      • Content Policy
      Subscribe to our newsletter

      Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

      Close

        By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

        Bullet PinMediFind
        Follow us on
        This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
        © 2026 All Rights Reserved

        Request an Appointment

        If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

        MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

        Patient Details

        This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

          Close

          Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

          Insurance Details

          Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

          Insurance Provider *
          Insurance ProviderClose

          Appointments Details

          Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                  0 / 1000
                  0 / 1000
                  By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.