Neurology
David Lacomis, MD
Professor of Neurology and Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Chief, Neuromuscular Division, University of Pittsburgh Physicians
David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular medicine, serving as Chief of the Neuromuscular Division at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians and Director of Clinical Research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He primarily treats adults and older adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, muscle diseases, and other neuromuscular disorders, including critical illness neuromuscular diseases and autoimmune myopathies. His practice emphasi
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Neuromuscular Medicine (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Massachusetts Medical Center — Senior Fellow, Neuromuscular Diseases and Electromyography
- University of Massachusetts Medical Center — Fellow, Neuromuscular Diseases, Electromyography, Neuropathology
- Harvard Longwood Program (Brigham & Women's Hospital) — Residency, Neurology
- Pennsylvania State University — Residency, Internal Medicine
- Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine — M.D.
Peer Recognition
2004-2024 (21 years)
2004-2021 (18 years)
2021-2025 (5 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Pittsburgh Magazine, Top Doctors
- Castle Connolly, America’s Top Doctors
- Elected to American Neurological Association
- Excellence in Teaching Award from Neurology residents (UPMC)
- Teaching award for medical student education at Brigham & Women's Hospital
Leadership Roles
- Chief, Division of Neuromuscular Diseases, UPMC
- Director, MDA Care Center, UPMC
- Co-Director, EMG Laboratory, UPMC Presbyterian
- Director of Clinical Research, Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research
- Medical Director, Center for ALS Research
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UPMC Shadyside
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice