Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Bruce H. Cohen

Neurology
Akron Children's Hospital Path
1 Perkins Sq, 
Akron, OH 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
44 Years of Experience
Expertise in
8
conditions
Akron Children's Hospital Path
1 Perkins Sq, 
Akron, OH 

Overview

Bruce Cohen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Akron, Ohio. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

Dr. Cohen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leigh Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency, and Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

1982

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in OH

Hospital Affiliations

Akron Children's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Akron Children's Hospital Path
1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cohen has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

7 Clinical Trials

Efficacy and Safety Study of Vatiquinone for the Treatment of Mitochondrial Disease Subjects With Refractory Epilepsy
Efficacy and Safety Study of Vatiquinone for the Treatment of Mitochondrial Disease Subjects With Refractory Epilepsy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 31, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Vatiquinone
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics of RTA 408 in the Treatment of Mitochondrial Myopathy (MOTOR)
A Phase 2 Study of the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacodynamics of RTA 408 in the Treatment of Mitochondrial Myopathy (MOTOR)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Long-Term Open-Label Extension Study of RP103-MITO-001 to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) for Treatment of Children With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
A Long-Term Open-Label Extension Study of RP103-MITO-001 to Assess the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) for Treatment of Children With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label, Dose-Escalating Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) for Treatment of Children With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
An Open-Label, Dose-Escalating Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cysteamine Bitartrate Delayed-release Capsules (RP103) for Treatment of Children With Inherited Mitochondrial Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 24 Weeks Treatment With REN001 in Patients With Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of 24 Weeks Treatment With REN001 in Patients With Primary Mitochondrial Myopathy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: REN001
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Retrospective Study of Subjects With Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency Treated With the Combination of Pyrimidine Nucleos(t)Ides as Well as Untreated Subjects to Collect Vital Status Data and Supporting Information
A Retrospective Study of Subjects With Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency Treated With the Combination of Pyrimidine Nucleos(t)Ides as Well as Untreated Subjects to Collect Vital Status Data and Supporting Information
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
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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64 Total Publications

Not Just Half a Doctor: Promoting Humanism During Stressful Times.
Not Just Half a Doctor: Promoting Humanism During Stressful Times.
Journal: Annals of the Child Neurology Society
Published: February 13, 2026
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Is Dr. Bruce H. Cohen a top-rated expert for Leigh Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce H. Cohen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Leigh Syndrome, 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. Bruce H. Cohen specialize in?

While Dr. Bruce H. Cohen is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Leigh Syndrome, MELAS Syndrome, and Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Bruce H. Cohen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Bruce H. Cohen has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Leigh Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce H. Cohen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Bruce H. Cohen accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 330-543-8050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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