Alan S. Plotzker
Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

Dr. Alan S. Plotzker

Neurology
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
UPMC
UPMC Department Of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Alan Plotzker, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He received his medical degree from Washington University and completed his residency at Washington University, followed by his fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. View the full list of Dr. Plotzker’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=plotzker%2C+A.

Dr. Plotzker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Rasmussen Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital
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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Department of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-663-6628

Clinical Research

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2 Total Publications

Clinical and Paraclinical Measures Associated with Outcome in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy with Related Inflammation.
Clinical and Paraclinical Measures Associated with Outcome in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy with Related Inflammation.
Journal: Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD
Published: January 25, 2021
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