Overview
Thomas Leist is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leist is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Leist is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
900 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas P. Leist
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Leist?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas P. Leist by calling their office at 215-955-6871. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas P. Leist a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas P. Leist is classified as an Elite expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Thomas P. Leist specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas P. Leist is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Thomas P. Leist participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas P. Leist has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Thomas P. Leist's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas P. Leist accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas P. Leist accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-955-6871 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
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Leist isElite. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- Distinguished
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Leist isDistinguished. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Advanced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Leist isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Leist isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Leist isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- OpisthotonosDr. Leist isAdvanced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Leist isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Foot DropDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- HemimegalencephalyDr. Leist isExperienced. Learn about Hemimegalencephaly.