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Neelesh Nadkarni, MD, Geriatrics, Pittsburgh, PA

NeeleshNadkarniMD, PhD, FRCPC

Geriatrics Pittsburgh, PA

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, and Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Lothrop St
    4e Muh Benedum Geriatric Center
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-647-3087

Clinical Expertise

  • Alzheimer's disease, Amyloidosis, Positron emission tomography, Cerebrovascular disease, Magnetic resonance imaging, Cognitive disorders, Brain, Mobility Limitation, Neurogenic Inflammation

Education & Training

  • Institute of Medical Sciences, Collaborative Program in Neuroscience, University of Toronto
    Institute of Medical Sciences, Collaborative Program in Neuroscience, University of TorontoPh.D., Neuroscience, 2003 - 2009
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFRCPC, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Toronto
    University of TorontoFRCPC, 2003 - 2007
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center
    Crozer-Chester Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College
    Jawaharlal Nehru Medical CollegeClass of 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2005
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
  • Medical Council of CanadaLMCC
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaFRCPC

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Associate Editor Journal of Gerontology Medical Sciences, 2020
  • Outstanding Junior Investigator of the Year American Geriatric Society, 2018
  • New Investigator Award American Geriatrics Society, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

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    Nadkarni NK, Perera S, Snitz BE, Mathis CA, Williamson JD, DeKosky ST, Price J, Klunk WE, and Lopez OL, JAMA Neurol, 1/14/2016
  • Relationship between inflammation and gait slowing is influenced by white matter integrity in older adults  
    Nadkarni NK, Boudreau R, Studenski SA, Liu G, Lopez OL, Aizenstein HJ, Kritchevsky SB, Yaffe K, Newman AB, Rosano C, Neurology, 1/1/2016
  • Stakeholder involvement in the design of a patient-centered comparative effectiveness trial of the "On the Move" group exercise program in community-dwelling older adults  
    Brach JS, Perera S, Gilmore S, VanSwearingen JM, Brodine D, Wert D, Nadkarni NK, Ricci E, Contemporary Clinical Trials, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Brain Amyloid and Gait Speed in Older Adults
    Brain Amyloid and Gait Speed in Older Adults, Human Amyloid Imaging, Miami Beach, FL, 1/16/2016
  • Relationship between Inflammation and Mobility is influenced by White Matter Characteristics: Secondary analysis of Health ABC Study
    Nadkarni NK, Studenski SA, Boudreau R, Lopez OL et al, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
  • Brain Amyloid Deposition Influences the Cognition-Mobility Interface (COMBINE) in Cognitively Normal Older Adults
    Nadkarni NK, Snitz BE, Cohen AD, Studenski SA, Perera S, Lopez OL, Nebes R, Klunk WE, Gerontological Society of America preconference on Aging, CNS and Mobility, New Orleans, LA, 1/19/2013
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Lectures

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    Toronto, ON, Canada - 1/28/2016
  • Brain Amyloid and Gait Speed in Older Adults 
    Long Beach, CA - 1/21/2016
  • Cortical Amyloid-beta and Slow Gait in Older Adults without Dementia 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2016
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Grant Support

  • K23 Career development awardNational Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institute of Health (NIH)Present