Experienced in Encephalitis

Dr. Oscar L. Lopez

Neurology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
3471 5th Ave, Suite 810, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 2 Trials
Experienced in Encephalitis
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
3471 5th Ave, Suite 810, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Oscar Lopez is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encephalitis. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Memory Loss, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 426 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Encephalitis.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
3471 5th Ave, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-692-4920

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.

6 Clinical Trials

Characterizing Cognitive Decline in Late Life Depression: The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative - Depression Project
Characterizing Cognitive Decline in Late Life Depression: The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative - Depression Project
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 25, 2025
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 3 (ADNI3)
Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 3 (ADNI3)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 21, 2024
Escitalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
Escitalopram for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Escitalopram
Study Phase: Phase 3
Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (A4 Study)
Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer's Disease (A4 Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Solanezumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of LY3002813 in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Assessment of Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of LY3002813 in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 13, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: LY3002813
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease
A Phase 3 Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aducanumab (BIIB037) in Subjects With Early Alzheimer's Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 02, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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  • Alzheimer's Disease
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  • Developmental Dysphasia Familial
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  • Memory Loss
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  • Vascular Dementia
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  • Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)
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  • Movement Disorders
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  • Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
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  • Parkinson's Disease
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  • Primary Amyloidosis
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  • Apraxia
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  • Carotid Artery Surgery
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  • Cerebellar Degeneration
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  • Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
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  • Drug Induced Dyskinesia
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