Dr. Boris Birmaher
Overview
Boris Birmaher, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Birmaher completed his fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center, residencies at Columbia University Hospital and Hebrew University - Hadassah Medical School and medical degree at Valle College of Medicine.
Dr. Birmaher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BPD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Asperger's Syndrome, and Schizophrenia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 297 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 186 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
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Locations
100 North Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Western BH-Child Adolescent Bipolar Spectrum Services
Danella Marie Hafeman, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Hafeman completed her fellowship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Hafeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
UPMC Western Behavioral Health Geriatric Psychiatry Services At Bellefield
Ariel Gildengers, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Gildengers completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Gildengers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BPD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Microvascular Decompression.
UPMC Western BH-Services For Teens At Risk IOP
Rasim Somer Diler, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Diler completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine and medical degree at Istanbul Medical Faculty. Dr. Diler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bipolar Disorder (BPD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Major Depression.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Bipolar Disorder (BPD)Dr. Birmaher isElite. Learn about Bipolar Disorder (BPD).
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Experienced
- Asperger's SyndromeDr. Birmaher isExperienced. Learn about Asperger's Syndrome.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Birmaher isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Major DepressionDr. Birmaher isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- SchizophreniaDr. Birmaher isExperienced. Learn about Schizophrenia.