
Overview
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 clinical expertise encompasses Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Pompe Disease, and Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
Dr. Clemens is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 76 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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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
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lacomis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lacomis is currently accepting new patients.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Myotonic Dystrophy. Dr. Brent is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Brent is currently accepting new patients.
Trinity ExpressClinic - Cadiz
Porsche Beetham is a primary care provider, practicing in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in Cadiz, Ohio. Her clinical expertise encompasses Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paula R. Clemens
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paula R. Clemens?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paula R. Clemens by calling their office at 412-530-6179. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paula R. Clemens a top-rated expert for Becker Muscular Dystrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paula R. Clemens is classified as an Elite expert for Becker Muscular Dystrophy, 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. Paula R. Clemens specialize in?
While Dr. Paula R. Clemens is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Pompe Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. Paula R. Clemens participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paula R. Clemens has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Becker Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Paula R. Clemens's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paula R. Clemens accept my insurance?
Dr. Paula R. Clemens accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6179 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
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Clemens isElite. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Clemens isElite. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Pompe DiseaseDr. Clemens isElite. Learn about Pompe Disease.
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- Danon DiseaseDr. Clemens isAdvanced. Learn about Danon Disease.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Clemens isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Clemens isAdvanced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Clemens isAdvanced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Behr SyndromeDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Congenital Fiber-Type DisproportionDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Fiber-Type Disproportion.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Clemens isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.


