DavidAvilaMD

Neurology • Danville, PA

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

Program Director, Neurology Residency Program; Clinical Assistant Professor, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

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Office
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
Phone+1 570-271-6211
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Summary

Dr. David Avila is a neurologist in Danville, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil and has been in practice 9 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology and is experienced in electromyography, neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular pathology, and muscular dystrophy.

Geisinger Neurology Residency

J. David Avila, MD, program director, talks about the Geisinger Neurology Residency. Learn more: https://www.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/...

Education & Training

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2015 - 2016
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 2015 - 2016
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2014 - 2015
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Chief Residency, Neurology, 2013 - 2014
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Neurology, 2011 - 2014
UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 2010 - 2011
Universidad Catolica de Santiago de GuayaquilClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

PA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
MO State Medical License 2015 - 2016
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award American Academy of Neurology, 2020
The John P Carlson, MD Excellence in Clinical Neurology Teaching Award Geisinger Neurology Residency, 2018-2020
Neurology Distinguished Faculty of the Year Geisinger Neuroscience Institute, 2018
Junior Member Recognition Award AANEM Foundation for Research and Education, 2014-2016
Annual Meeting Fellow Scholarship American Academy of Neurology Institute, 2015
Annual Meeting Resident Scholarship American Academy of Neurology Institute, 2014
Valedictorian of the XXXIX Class of Physicians and Doctors in Medicine and Surgery Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, 2008
Scholarship for Academic Achievement Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, 2001-2006
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

A Rare Case of I127V Heterozygous Transthyretin Amyloidosis With Atypical Transthoracic Echocardiogram Findings Presenting As Upper Extremity Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
Maja Ostojic, Sukhraj S Gill, Jose David Avila, Brendan J Carry> ;Cureus. 2022 May 1
3 citations
West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease associated with rituximab therapy
Micaela Owens, Lisa Choe, Jose E Rivera, J David Avila> ;Journal of Neurovirology. 2020 May 29
8 citations
A Case of Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis Associated with Immunoglobulin-G4 and c-ANCA.
Stephanie Wyrostek, Satabdi Chakrabarti, Kelly Baldwin, J David Avila> ;Case Reports in Neurology. 2019 Oct 28
1 citations
Alexia Without Agraphia as the Initial Manifestation of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.
J David Avila> ;The Neurohospitalist. 2020 Jan 1
Diagnostic Approach to Chronic Meningitis.
Baldwin KJ, Avila JD> ;Neurologic clinics. 2018-09-20
2 citations
Fatal Cerebral Edema, Seizures, and Hyponatremia After Trazodone Overdose.
Jose D. Avila> ;Clinical Neuropharmacology. 2017 Sep 1
Methotrexate-Induced Neurotoxicity: An Uncommon Stroke Mimic.
Avila JD> ;Neurohospitalist. 2018 Jan
1 citations
Nodular Leptomeningeal Enhancement in Neurosarcoidosis: Before and After Treatment:
J. David Avila, Robert C. Bucelli> ;The Neurohospitalist. 2017 Oct 1
7 citations
Hypodense artery sign in cerebral fat embolism
Jose D. Avila> ;Practical Neurology. 2017 Aug 1
Letter: Phrenic Nerve Palsy Secondary to Parsonage-Turner Syndrome.
Jose D. Avila> ;Lung. 2017 Mar 4
Proximal Limb Weakness in a Patient with Celiac Disease: Copper Deficiency, Gluten Sensitivity, or Both as the Underlying Cause?
Avila JD, Lacomis D> ;Case Rep Neurol Med. 2016
9 citations
Neuralgic Amyotrophy Associated With Hepatitis E Virus Infection: First Case in the United States.
Jose D. Avila, David Lacomis, Erek M. Lam> ;Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease. 2016 Dec 1
1 citations
Thunderclap Headache Secondary to Pneumocephalus Following Epidural Anesthesia.
J. David Avila> ;The Neurohospitalist. 2016 Feb 16
1 citations
Spinal epidural abscess following treatment with rituximab.
Jose D. Avila, S. Živković> ;Acta Neurologica Scandinavica. 2016 May 1
Neuromuscular Pathology Case.
Avila JD Lacomis D> ;J Clin Neuromuscul Dis. 2015 Sep
8 citations
The neurology of solid organ transplantation.
J. David Avila, Saša A. Živković> ;Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports. 2015 May 26
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Abstracts/Posters

Myasthenia gravis after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A comprehensive review
JD Avila, R Bucelli, A Varadhachary, Neurology 2017;88:P5.073
Neurolymphomatosis: A review of 82 cases
JD Avila, C Vivar, Neurology 2017;88:P5.103
Neurolymphomatosis: A Review of 82 Cases.
JD Avila, C Vivar, American Neurological Association 141st Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 10/2016
Myasthenia Gravis in Graft-Versus-Host Disease.
JD Avila, M Burford, R Bucelli, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 63rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 9/2016
Pediatric Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome: A Case Report.
C Vivar, JD Avila, H Abdel-Hamid, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 63rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, 9/2016
Neuralgic Amyotrophy with Phrenic Neuropathy Associated with Hepatitis E Virus Infection.
JD Avila, D Lacomis, E Lam, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI, 10/2015
Delayed Onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 40 Years After Severe Electrical Injury.
JD Avila, D Lacomis, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI, 10/2015
Peripheral Neuropathy as a Rare Manifestation of Testicular Lymphoma.
D Mnatsakanova, J Avila, S Zivkovic, D Lacomis, P Clemens, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 62nd Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI, 10/2015
Fatal Cerebral Edema After Trazodone Overdose.
J Avila, American Academy of Neurology 67th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 4/2015
Copper Deficiency Presenting with Proximal Weakness in a Patient with a Past History of Celiac Disease.
JD Avila, D Lacomis, S O’Keefe, American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine 61st Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA, 10/2014
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Associated with Ofatumumab Presenting as Alexia without Agraphia: A Case Report.
J Avila, J Han, I Zaydan, American Academy of Neurology 66th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 4/2014
The Challenge of Detecting and Treating Chronic Autoimmune Urticaria in Developing Countries: Clinical Case Report.
Leon-Ferre R, Cherrez-Ojeda I, Avila JD, Gerrero T, Mantilla R, Soria J, Cruz E, Pazmiño A, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology 2007 Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, 11/2007
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Committees

American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, GME Committe 2019 - Present
Member, Ultrasound Committee – American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine 2015 - 2017