Advanced in Neuromyelitis Optica

Dr. Clyde E. Markowitz

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

Clyde Markowitz is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Markowitz 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), Neuromyelitis Optica, and Optic Neuritis. Dr. Markowitz is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Neuromyelitis Optica.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University
Residency
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
Neurology, 1995
Fellowships
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male
Awards
Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2018 through 2025

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Locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Call: 800-789-7366

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Vitamin D Supplementation in Multiple Sclerosis
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Vitamin D Supplementation in Multiple Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Vitamin D3
Study Phase: Phase 3

34 Total Publications

Investigating mood and cognition in people with multiple sclerosis: a prospective cross-sectional study protocol.
Investigating mood and cognition in people with multiple sclerosis: a prospective cross-sectional study protocol.
Journal: BMJ open
Published: May 30, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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  • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
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    Distinguished
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  • Encephalitis
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  • Neuromyelitis Optica
    Dr. Markowitz is
    Advanced
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  • Optic Neuritis
    Dr. Markowitz is
    Advanced
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  • Transverse Myelitis
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    Advanced
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  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
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  • Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
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  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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