Robyn Filipink
3420 5th Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Robyn Filipink, MD, is director of the Movement Disorders Clinic, the Tourette Syndrome Clinic, and the Fragile X Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Filipink is board certified in pediatrics and neurology with special qualifications in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities.After completing medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biological Sciences, she did her residency in neurodevelopmental disabilities (NDD) and started her faculty position at UPMC Children’s Hospital. She was awarded the UPMC Children’s Department of Pediatrics Junior Clinician Award during her first year on faculty.As director of the Movement Disorders Clinic and the Tourette Syndrome Clinic, Dr. Filipink evaluates, educates, and treats patients with a range of symptoms including tics, chorea, tremor, ataxia, dystonia, Parkinsonism, and related genetic neurodegenerative disorders. Her expertise in NDD expands her care to patients with autism spectrum disorder, neurodegenerative disorders, and genetic syndromes.As director of the Fragile X clinic, Dr. Filipink provides initial evaluations, referrals, and long term follow up care to children, adults, and their families who have Fragile X syndrome and Fragile X associated syndromes. This clinic participates in the Fragile X Clinical and Research Consortium.View Dr. Filipink's full list of publications from PubMed.

Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

SUNY At Buffalo Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Pediatric Neurology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Child Development Unit in Oakland
3420 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
Child Neurology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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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Languages Spoken:
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robyn Filipink is classified as an Experienced expert for Epilepsy, 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. Robyn Filipink specialize in?

While Dr. Robyn Filipink is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.

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Yes. Dr. Robyn Filipink has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Robyn Filipink's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Robyn Filipink accept my insurance?

Dr. Robyn Filipink accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5561 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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