Dr. Thomas P. Leist M.D.
Neurologist | Neurology
900 Walnut St 2nd Floor Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Thomas Leist is a distinguished Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Leist specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Leist employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Leist is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Univ of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl 1993
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Expert Publications
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- Increased activated human T cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I) Tax11-19-specific memory and effector CD8+ cells in patients with HTLV-I-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis: correlation with HTLV-I provirus load.
- Enhancing magnetic resonance imaging lesions and cerebral atrophy in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis.
- Interferon beta-1b and intravenous methylprednisolone promote lesion recovery in multiple sclerosis.
- Genetics of multiple sclerosis: determinants of autoimmunity and neurodegeneration.
- Longitudinal MRI study: the effects of azathioprine in MS patients refractory to interferon beta-1b.
- A mitochondrial component of neurodegeneration in multiple sclerosis.
- Familial multiple sclerosis and other inherited disorders of the white matter.
- Association of haplotypes in the beta-chemokine locus with multiple sclerosis.
- CD45 (PTPRC) as a candidate gene in multiple sclerosis.
- Genetic variants of Complex I in multiple sclerosis.
- Involvement of beta-chemokines in the development of inflammatory demyelination.
- Interferon-beta1a therapy in human T-lymphotropic virus type I-associated neurologic disease.
- Clinical-magnetic resonance imaging correlations in multiple sclerosis.
- Progressive necrotizing myelopathy: part of the spectrum of neuromyelitis optica?
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Treatments
- Headaches
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
- Pain
- Migraine
- Abnormal Gait
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- National Institute of Health
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