Dr. Lawrence R. Wechsler
Overview
Lawrence Wechsler, MD, specializes in neurology and is board certified in vascular neurology and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in addition to internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology. Dr. Wechsler completed his fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and medical education at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Dr. Wechsler is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology
Raul Nogueira, MD, specializes in stroke and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Stroke Institute at Mercy. Dr. Nogueira completed his medical degree and residency at Universidade Federal do Ceará followed by a residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nogueira is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Wechsler isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- ThrombectomyDr. Wechsler isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Wechsler isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Memory LossDr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
- Stent PlacementDr. Wechsler isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.