Dr. Parthasarathy Thirumala
Overview
Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Center of Clinical Neurophysiology and is a professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC.
Dr. Thirumala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Stroke, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 18 articles in the study of Carotid Artery Surgery.
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Locations
3600 Forbes Avenue, Forbes Tower, Suite 9048, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
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.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Shadyside
Matthew Starr, MD, is certified in neurology and vascular neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is interim director of the UPMC Stroke Institute, director of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship, and an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also director of the Comprehensive Stroke Centers at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Mercy, working with large multidisciplinary groups to provide quality stroke care for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. He received his medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Starr’s clinical and research interests include ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, focusing on cryptogenic stroke. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. View the full list of Dr. Starr’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Starr%2C+Matthew. Dr. Starr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Apoplexy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
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 rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Allegheny Clinic
David Wright is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wright is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Thirumala isElite. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Thirumala isElite. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- Distinguished
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Thirumala isDistinguished. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- DeliriumDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Herpes Zoster OticusDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Herpes Zoster Oticus.
- Spinal FusionDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Spinal TumorDr. Thirumala isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bone TumorDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Thirumala isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.