David Levinthal MD , PhD
Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders
Associate Professor, Director, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center, Co-Director, UPMC Program for Gut-Brain Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Univ. of Pittsburgh
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200 Lothrop St# C-WingPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-647-8666
Fax+1 412-647-9438
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Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2008 - 2009
University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2008
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2006 - 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016
Clinical Trials
- Treating Anorectal Dysfunction in MS
- Cerebral Cortical Influences on Autonomic Function Start of enrollment: 2019 Apr 05
Roles: Sponsor-Investigator
- Cortical Excitability in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Start of enrollment: 2022 May 16
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsExpert Clinical Consensus on Body Surface Gastric Mapping Phenotypes for Gastroduodenal Disorders: 'Auckland Classification' v1.0.Chris Varghese, Nicky Dachs, Gabriel Schamberg, Thomas Abell, Mohammad Al-Haddad
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2026-07-01 - Beyond Chronic Stress: Daily Stress Is Associated With Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome.Asal Yunusova, David J Levinthal, Phoebe Lam, Kirk Warren Brown, Zach Branson
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2026-05-17 - 5 citationsPain and IBD: The Contributing Role of Diet and Nutrition.Rebecca Kuang, David J Levinthal, Caroline Cummings, Claudia Ramos Rivers, Amir A Ghaffari
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2026-05-01
Press Mentions
New AGA Clinical Practice Update Shines Light on Diagnosis, Treatment of Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeNovember 27th, 2024- Stay up to Date: Healio Recaps Pivotal Guidelines for GI, Liver Disease in 2024 (So Far)September 17th, 2024
- What Is 'Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome' and Can It Be Treated?July 17th, 2024
Grant Support
- TMS Neuromodulation of Brain-to-Stomach Circuits in Chronic NauseaUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2025–2030
- TMS Neuromodulation of Brain-to-Stomach Circuits in Chronic NauseaUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2025–2030
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