Experienced in PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum

Dr. Thomas P. Leist

Neurology
Jefferson Health
Jefferson University Physicians
909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum
Jefferson Health
Jefferson University Physicians
909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Thomas Leist is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leist is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
909 Walnut St, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-7000
Other Locations
JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS
925 Chestnut St, Suite 3, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-955-8874

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.


3 Clinical Trials

Physiological Effects of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Physiological Effects of N-Acetyl Cysteine in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Enrolling_by_invitation
Publish Date: September 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 1 Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Single and Multiple Doses of ANK-700 in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
A Phase 1 Study of the Safety and Tolerability of Single and Multiple Doses of ANK-700 in Patients With Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: ANK-700
Study Phase: Phase 1
Effect of MD1003 in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study
Effect of MD1003 in Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: a Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 23, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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41 Total Publications

ACT with NMOSD: A targeted, telehealth-delivered mental health intervention for patients & caregivers.
ACT with NMOSD: A targeted, telehealth-delivered mental health intervention for patients & caregivers.
Journal: Multiple sclerosis and related disorders
Published: February 21, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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    Elite
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  • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
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    Elite
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  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    Dr. Leist is
    Distinguished
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  • Neuromyelitis Optica
    Dr. Leist is
    Distinguished
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  • Invertebral Disc Disease
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    Advanced
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  • Muscle Spasms
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    Advanced
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  • Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
    Dr. Leist is
    Advanced
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  • Neurogenic Bladder
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  • Opisthotonos
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  • Optic Neuritis
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  • Acute Cerebellar Ataxia
    Dr. Leist is
    Experienced
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  • CACH Syndrome
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  • Dysarthria
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  • Foot Drop
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  • Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
    Dr. Leist is
    Experienced
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  • Headache
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