
Overview
Dr. Small is a highly skilled adult neurologist with additional qualifications in clinical neurophysiology, electromyography, and nerve conduction studies. He is director of the Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Laboratory at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH). He has special clinical interests in diagnosing and managing patients with neuromuscular diseases and botulinum toxin injections (chemo denervation). Dr. Small treats patients who have peripheral neuropathies, including diabetic related, inherited, and autoimmune related such as CIDP, as well as autonomic neuropathies, such as myasthenia gravis, muscle diseases and motor neuron diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multifocal motor conduction block neuropathy (MMCBN), and neuropathies related to monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). Dr. Small is experienced in administering botulinum toxin for chronic migraine, spasticity, and dystonia, as well as hemifacial spasm. He participates in studies regarding proper myasthenia gravis diagnosis and therapy and was part of the initial study of Onabotulinum (Botox A) prior to its FDA approval. Director and founder of the ACGME approved Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship at AGH since 2002, Dr. Small is also director and founder of the Myasthenia Gravis Association Clinic of Western Pennsylvania (MGAWPA) at AGH. He is a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the National Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA). He speaks English.
Dr. Small is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.
Dr. Small is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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2315 Myrtle Street, Erie, PA 16502
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
200 Quinn Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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 Neurological Institute
Lazarus Mayoglou, DO, FACNS, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is medical director of Epilepsy Services at UPMC Hamot and a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Hamot, followed by his fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Mayoglou’s clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, and his research interests include insular connectivity and the functional interaction between specific cortical regions of the brain. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, and the American Academy of Neurology.View the full list of Dr. Mayoglou’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mayoglou%2C+L. Dr. Mayoglou is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Dravet Syndrome. Dr. Mayoglou is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry and American Board Of Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Mayoglou is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hamot Neurology
Trevor Phinney, DO, is a neurologist who practices at UPMC Northshore Neurology and is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC. His clinical interests include epilepsy and headache medicine.View the full list of Dr. Phinney’s publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Phinney%2C+T. Dr. Phinney is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Seizures, Apoplexy, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Phinney is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry.
UPMC Neurological Institute
Dimitrios Nacopoulos, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He a clinical assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Temple University and completed his residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.Dr. Nacopoulos’ clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, tremor conditions, dystonia, ataxia, Huntington’s disease, and other conditions of abnormal movement. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorders Society.View the full list of Dr. Nacopoulos’ publications on PubMed.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Nacopoulos%2C+D. Dr. Nacopoulos is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Dr. Nacopoulos is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Nacopoulos is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George A. Small
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George A. Small?
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Is Dr. George A. Small a top-rated expert for Myasthenia Gravis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George A. Small is classified as an Distinguished expert for Myasthenia Gravis, 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. George A. Small specialize in?
While Dr. George A. Small is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Stiff Person Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. George A. Small participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George A. Small has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myasthenia Gravis. You can view a list of Dr. George A. Small's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George A. Small accept my insurance?
Dr. George A. Small accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-452-7575 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Small isDistinguished. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
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- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Small isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Small isAdvanced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Small isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Small isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Small isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Small isExperienced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.


