Oscar L Lopez MD
Professor, Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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3459 5th Ave4 West MuhPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-692-2700
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Summary
- Dr. Oscar Lopez, MD is a neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and is a Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Education & Training
Universidad Nacional de La Plata Faculty of MedicineClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification dbMotion, dbMotion Inc., 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Enhancing Rehabilitation After Stroke Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
- Progress of Mild Alzheimer's Disease in Participants on Solanezumab Versus Placebo Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 01
- Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 28
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A Longitudinal Study of the Relationship Among Cognition, Mood Symptoms, and Markers of Brain Health in Older Age Bipolar Disorder: Une étude longitudinale de la relat...Ariel G Gildengers, Meryl A Butters, Howard J Aizenstein, James Emanuel, Tianyu Ding
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie. 2026-07-01 - Whole genome sequencing analysis of over 3500 individuals dementia-free over 85 years old.Gina M Peloso, Dongyu Wang, Sabrina M Abbruzzese, Joshua C Bis, Seung Hoan Choi
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2026-06-01 - CNS-selective plasma p-tau217 accurately captures Alzheimer's disease pathology and progression.Xuemei Zeng, Marissa F Farinas, Michel N Nafash, Denis S Smirnov, Brian J Lopresti
Medrxiv. 2026-05-21
Press Mentions
Scientists Validate New Lab Test Platform for Alzheimer’s Blood BiomarkersOctober 10th, 2024- Pitt Scientists Validate New Lab Test Platform for Blood Biomarkers of Alzheimer's DiseaseOctober 9th, 2024
- Department of Aging Shares Alzheimer’s Prevention and Caregiving ModelsFebruary 13th, 2022
Grant Support
- Alzheimer Disease Research CenterUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2020–2030
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies ConsortiumSEATTLE INST FOR BIOMEDICAL/CLINICAL RES2025–2028
- Amyloid Depostion, Vascular Disease And Clinical Progression Of ADNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
- Administrative CoreNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
- Alzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging2008–2012
Other Languages
- Spanish
