Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

Dr. Amit Bar

Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Amit Bar is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), CACH Syndrome, and Encephalitis. Dr. Bar is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 397 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 14 articles in the study of Neuromyelitis Optica.

Graduate Institution
McGill University
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
Neurology, 1998
Fellowships
Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cigna
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Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
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Geisinger
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Medicare
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Oscar
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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UPMC
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Locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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.

4 Clinical Trials

Booster Effects With Autoimmune Treatments in Patients With Poor Response to Initial COVID-19 Vaccine (ACV01)
Booster Effects With Autoimmune Treatments in Patients With Poor Response to Initial COVID-19 Vaccine (ACV01)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: August 22, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Moderna mRNA-1273, BNT162b2, Ad26.COV2.S, IS (MMF or MPA), IS (MTX), IS (B cell Depletion Therapy)
Study Phase: Phase 2
Analysis of Lymphatic Fluid From the Thoracic Duct of Healthy People and People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Before and After Ofatumumab Treatment
Analysis of Lymphatic Fluid From the Thoracic Duct of Healthy People and People With Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Before and After Ofatumumab Treatment
Enrollment Status: Enrolling_by_invitation
Publish Date: August 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 1/2, Two-part, Open-label Dose-escalation and Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Dose-expansion Study With an Open-label Extension to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATA188 in Subjects With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
A Phase 1/2, Two-part, Open-label Dose-escalation and Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Dose-expansion Study With an Open-label Extension to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ATA188 in Subjects With Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 23, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drug: ATA188
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
An Investigator-initiated, Multicenter, Phase IV, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Biological Basis for Disease Progression in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated in Routine Practice With Gilenya for 2 Years
An Investigator-initiated, Multicenter, Phase IV, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Biological Basis for Disease Progression in Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients Treated in Routine Practice With Gilenya for 2 Years
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 09, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
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397 Total Publications

Frequency and Diagnostic Implications of Paramagnetic Rim Lesions in People Presenting for Diagnosis to a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic.
Frequency and Diagnostic Implications of Paramagnetic Rim Lesions in People Presenting for Diagnosis to a Multiple Sclerosis Clinic.
Journal: Neurology
Published: September 02, 2025
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