
Lori A Shutter MD FCCM, FNCS, FAAN
Neurocritical Care
Neurocritical Care at University of Pittsburgh
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3550 Terrace Street646 Scaife HallPittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone+1 412-647-8410
Fax+1 412-647-8445
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Summary
- Lori Shutter, MD, is a neurology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with a subspecialty in neurocritical care. She completed her medical training at Emory University School of Medicine and the University of Alabama Medical Center. Dr. Shutter has a professional history as a Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology at the University of Cincinnati from 2003 to 2012, then as a professor of Critical Care Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh since 2012. She is also Vice Chair of Education and Director of the Multidisciplinary Critical Care Fellowship Training Program. Her areas of expertise include traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, critical care medicine, and cerebrovascular disease. She has contributed to multiple publications on various neurological and critical care topics and been involved in clinical trials, including being the clinical PI for the Brain Oxygen Optimization in Severe TBI study.
Education & Training
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1994
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1992
- University of Alabama Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
- Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1999 - Present
- PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
- MD State Medical License 2013 - 2017
- OH State Medical License 2003 - 2014
- NJ State Medical License 1997 - 1999
- GA State Medical License 1992 - 1997
- FL State Medical License 1982 - 1995
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
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Clinical Trials
- Assess Safety and Efficacy of Levetiracetam(LEV;Keppra)for Seizure Prevention Start of enrollment: 2007 Aug 01
- Progesterone for the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury III Start of enrollment: 2010 Mar 01
- A Pilot Study of NSICU Assessment of Seizure Prophylaxis With Lacosamide Start of enrollment: 2010 May 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Neuroprognostication and Ethical Considerations in Traumatic Brain Injury.Natalie A Ivey, Laura B Ngwenya, Lori A Shutter
Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. 2025-07-01 - Refractory Vasoplegia in a Patient with Acute Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.Amelia Morgan, Raj Ramanan, Estefany Villalobos, Lori Shutter, Sumit Kapoor
Neurocritical Care. 2025-05-29 - Correction: Common Data Elements for Disorders of Consciousness: Recommendations from the Working Group on Outcomes and Endpoints.Yelena G Bodien, Kerri LaRovere, Daniel Kondziella, Shaurya Taran, Anna Estraneo
Neurocritical Care. 2025-02-01
Press Mentions
- Evidence Mounts Backing Rescue Ketamine for Prehospital Status EpilepticusApril 30th, 2025
- Post-Stroke Fever Prevention Still Lacking in Clinical BenefitSeptember 25th, 2024
- Treating Strokes Quickly Can Mean Difference Between Life and Death or Life Unchanged and Permanent ImpairmentJuly 17th, 2019
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