Marcelo G. Rocha
Experienced in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Dr. Marcelo G. Rocha

Neurology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology
1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology
1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Marcelo Rocha, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the NIH StrokeNET Research Fellowship and is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Rocha’s clinical and research interests focus on the management, diagnosis, and prevention of acute stroke. The goal of his research is to identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of individual tolerance to different sub-types of ischemic stroke. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Stroke Association/AHA, and the European Stroke Organization. View the full list of Dr. Rocha’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Rocha%2C+Marcelo.

Dr. Rocha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Vasoconstriction, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 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 1 article in the study of Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Vascular Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
French
Portuguese
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology
1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-560-9801
Other Locations
UPMC Stroke Institute
200 Lothrop Street, PUH C-400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-438-2772

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

Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial - Hemodynamics
Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Trial - Hemodynamics
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Stryker Neurovascular Trevo® Retriever Registry
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 24, 2020
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38 Total Publications

Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Early clinical experience with the Emboguard Balloon Guide Catheter: impact on technical success and patient outcomes in large vessel occlusion thrombectomy.
Journal: Journal of neurointerventional surgery
Published: April 02, 2025
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