Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Amit Bar

Neurology
Penn Medicine
Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Expertise in
10
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Penn Medicine
Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. 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 405 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

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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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.

4 Clinical Trials

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: January 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
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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404 Total Publications

Prospective SARS-CoV-2 additional vaccination in immunosuppressant-treated individuals with autoimmune diseases in a randomized controlled trial.
Prospective SARS-CoV-2 additional vaccination in immunosuppressant-treated individuals with autoimmune diseases in a randomized controlled trial.
Journal: JCI insight
Published: November 25, 2025
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  • CACH Syndrome
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  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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  • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
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  • Encephalitis
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  • Rasmussen Encephalitis
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  • Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
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  • Neuromyelitis Optica
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  • Optic Neuritis
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  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
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  • Transverse Myelitis
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  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
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  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes
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  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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  • Primary Lateral Sclerosis
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  • Restless Legs Syndrome
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  • Seizures
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