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Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD

Neurology* Age 68
Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD
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Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD

Neurology* Age 68
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Cornell Medical Center - New York Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Leist has experience treating conditions like Spinal Demyelination, Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Leist received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 551 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Leist also speaks French and German. Dr. Leist is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Jefferson Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center - Center City
    900 Walnut St Ste 200, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Experience and Background Check

Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Cord Injury
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Cord Injury
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Cord Injury
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Epilepsy
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Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Myelitis
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Optic Neuritis
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Stenosis
Syncope
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Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Alzheimer's Disease
Aneurysm
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Anterior Horn Disease
Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Motor Tic Disorder
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Hemispacial Neglect
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Nystagmus
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Progressive Bulbar Palsy (PBP)
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Pseudobulbar Affect
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spina Bifida
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Transient Tic Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Whiplash
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Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leist
4.9
Based on 551 Reviews
5 Stars (496)
4 Stars (42)
3 Stars (6)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Oct 10, 2024
Excellent experience
Andrea — Oct 10, 2024
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Insurance Accepted

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD is a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1993. He specializes in Neurology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cornell Medical Center - New York Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • National Institute of Health
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leist's profile.

Dr. Leist frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Demyelination, Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Leist, PHD holds board certification in Neurology.

Dr. Leist has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

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