David J. Levinthal
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. David J. Levinthal

Gastroenterology
UPMC
UPMC Digestive Health Care
1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
UPMC
UPMC Digestive Health Care
1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Dr. David J. Levinthal is a gastroenterologist and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He is director of the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. Levinthal received his doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; he completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and his gastroenterology fellowship at UPMC.

Dr. Levinthal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Gastroparesis, Protein Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Digestive Health Care
1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-232-8888

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

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Staccato Granisetron (AZ-010) for the Acute Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Staccato Granisetron (AZ-010) for the Acute Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drug: AZ-010
Study Phase: Phase 2
Smartphone Stress Management Training for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Smartphone Stress Management Training for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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40 Total Publications

Multi-Center Validation of Video-Based Deep Learning to Evaluate Defecation Patterns on 3D High-Definition Anorectal Manometry.
Multi-Center Validation of Video-Based Deep Learning to Evaluate Defecation Patterns on 3D High-Definition Anorectal Manometry.
Journal: Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
Published: December 17, 2024
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  • Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
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  • Gastroparesis
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  • Protein Deficiency
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  • Bowel Incontinence
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