
Overview
David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.
Dr. Lacomis is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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UPMC Department Of Neurology
Paula Clemens, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is chief of the Division of Veterans Affairs and a professor of Neurology, Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Human Genetics, and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a neuromuscular fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a molecular genetics fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Clemens is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy.
UPMC Department Of Neurology
Jonathan Brent, MD, PhD, specializes in neuromuscular medicine and is board-certified in neuromuscular medicine and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Brent received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his residency and fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Brent is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy.
Trinity ExpressClinic - Cadiz
Porsche Beetham is a primary care provider, practicing in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Cadiz, Ohio. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Lacomis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Lacomis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Lacomis by calling their office at 412-530-5509. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Lacomis a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Lacomis is classified as an Elite expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), 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. David Lacomis specialize in?
While Dr. David Lacomis is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. David Lacomis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Lacomis has published 93 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. David Lacomis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Lacomis accept my insurance?
Dr. David Lacomis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-5509 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Distinguished
- Lambert-Eaton SyndromeDr. Lacomis isDistinguished. Learn about Lambert-Eaton Syndrome.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Lacomis isDistinguished. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- MyositisDr. Lacomis isDistinguished. Learn about Myositis.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Lacomis isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Advanced
- Congenital Myasthenic SyndromeDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DermatomyositisDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Familial Benign Copper DeficiencyDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Benign Copper Deficiency.
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Lacomis isAdvanced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Experienced
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Lacomis isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Lacomis isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Lacomis isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Lacomis isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Centronuclear MyopathyDr. Lacomis isExperienced. Learn about Centronuclear Myopathy.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy


