Overview
Alexandra Urban, MD, FAAN, FAES, is the Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC. Her contributions to the field have been recognized by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Epilepsy Society (AES), both of which have awarded her Fellow status.
Dr. Urban is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Urban is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Urban is currently accepting new patients.
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3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. Dr. Drappatz is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Drappatz is currently accepting new patients.
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Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Glioblastoma, and Astrocytoma.
UPMC Stroke Institute
Raul Nogueira, MD, specializes in stroke and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Stroke Institute at Mercy. Dr. Nogueira completed his medical degree and residency at Universidade Federal do Ceará followed by a residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nogueira is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Nogueira is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nogueira is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra P. Urban
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra P. Urban?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra P. Urban by calling their office at 412-530-6907. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra P. Urban a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra P. Urban is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra P. Urban specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra P. Urban is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Alexandra P. Urban participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra P. Urban has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra P. Urban's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra P. Urban accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra P. Urban accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6907 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- SeizuresDr. Urban isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Urban isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Urban isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Urban isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Urban isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Urban isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Urban isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Brain TumorDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- GlioblastomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- West SyndromeDr. Urban isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.