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Joseph Berger, MD, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

Joseph Robert Berger MD

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis


Professor of Neurology and Chief of MS Division Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

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  • 3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone+1 215-662-3606

  • Fax+1 215-349-5579

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Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1978 - 1981
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital
    MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1974
  • Pennsylvania State University
    Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1980 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1995 - 2015
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2003 - 2009
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treatment and diagnostic accuracy of neurosyphilis at Boston City Hospital's neurological unit, 1930-1979  
    J Neurol Sci, 1/1/2012
  • Isolated Histoplasma capsulatum meningoencephalitis in an immunocompetent child  
    J Child Neurol, 1/1/2012
  • No effect of disease modifying drugs on JC virus expression in multiple sclerosis  
    J Neurovirol, 1/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Substantia nigra depigmetation, Parkinsonism and birth cohort: remote effect of encephalitis lethargic?
    Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, New Orleans, LA, 1/26/2012
  • Substantia nigra depigmentation, Parkinsonism and birth cohort: remote effect of encephalitis lethargic?
    64th American Academy of Neurology, San Diego, CA, 1/26/2012
  • Vedolizumab does not reduce the CD4+:CD8+ ratio in the CSF of healthy volunteers
    7th Annual Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, Barcelona, Spain, 1/16/2012

Lectures

  • Challenges for Chairs in Neurology 
    San Diego, CA - 1/22/2012
  • Disorders of Nerve Roots and Plexi 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/22/2012
  • MS Mimics 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/21/2012

Other

  • Infectious myelopathies 
    Continuum Spinal Cord, Root and Plexus Disorders
    1/1/2011
  • Comment on JC virus reactivation with natalizumab 
    J Watch Neurology
    1/1/2009
  • Chronic Progressive Cervical Myelopathy with HTLV-1 Infection 
    Journal Watch Neurology
    1/1/2004

Press Mentions

  • Simple Inexpensive Test Determines the Genetic Susceptibility to PML
    Simple Inexpensive Test Determines the Genetic Susceptibility to PMLDecember 16th, 2022
  • Research Links Gene Variants to Medication-Induced Fatal Brain Infection
    Research Links Gene Variants to Medication-Induced Fatal Brain InfectionDecember 14th, 2022
  • Gene Variants Linked to Deadly Brain Infection from Meds
    Gene Variants Linked to Deadly Brain Infection from MedsDecember 14th, 2022

Grant Support

  • JC Virus Expression In The Oropharynx And HIVNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
  • Predictors Of Haart Responsiveness In HIV DementiaNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
  • Protective Actions Of Estradiol/Serms On Brain/HivNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Prosaptide Over 6 Weeks Of Treatment For The Relief Of Neuropathic Pain/Hiv-1National Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • HIV Neuroprotection WorkshopNational Institute Of Mental Health2004

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