Edward A. Burton
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Edward Burton, MD, PhD, is a neurologist certified by the Joint Commission for Higher Specialist Training (U.K.). He is the UPMC Endowed Chair in Movement Disorders and is an associate professor of Neurology, Microbiology, and Molecular Genetics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Birmingham and completed residencies at Central Oxford Teaching Hospitals and Central Birmingham Teaching Hospitals. He completed his fellowship at UPMC.

Dr. Burton is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Birmingham

Residency

Central Oxford Teaching Hospitals

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Department of Neurology
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Clinical Research

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Is Dr. Edward A. Burton a top-rated expert for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward A. Burton is classified as an Advanced expert for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, 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. Edward A. Burton specialize in?

While Dr. Edward A. Burton is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Movement Disorders. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Edward A. Burton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Edward A. Burton has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. You can view a list of Dr. Edward A. Burton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Edward A. Burton accept my insurance?

Dr. Edward A. Burton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-946-2708 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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