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Office
3400 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104Phone+1 215-662-3606Fax+1 215-349-5579
Education & Training
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1978 - 1981
- MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1977
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1974
- Pennsylvania State UniversityB.S., Summa Cum Laude, 1972
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1980 - 2025
- PA State Medical License 1977 - 2024
- KY State Medical License 1995 - 2015
- TN State Medical License 2003 - 2009
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Life Time Recognition Award for Extraordinary Talents and Service People to People, Inc, 2012
- Best Doctors, Neurology U.S. News and World Report, 2011
- Champion Award National MS Society, 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 12 citationsIntravascular lymphomatosis presenting with sudden hearing loss.Joseph R. Berger, Raleigh O. Jones, Dianne Wilson
Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2005-05-15 - 409 citationsPML diagnostic criteria: Consensus statement from the AAN neuroinfectious disease sectionJoseph R. Berger, Allen J. Aksamit, David B. Clifford, Larry E. Davis, Igor J. Koralnik
Neurology. 2013-04-09 - 65 citationsNeuroimaging correlates of HIV-associated BBB compromiseMalcolm J. Avison, Avindra Nath, Robin Greene-Avison, Frederick A. Schmitt, Richard N. Greenberg
Journal of Neuroimmunology. 2004-12-01
Journal Articles
- Treatment and diagnostic accuracy of neurosyphilis at Boston City Hospital's neurological unit, 1930-1979J Neurol Sci, 1/1/2012
- Isolated Histoplasma capsulatum meningoencephalitis in an immunocompetent childJ Child Neurol, 1/1/2012
- No effect of disease modifying drugs on JC virus expression in multiple sclerosisJ Neurovirol, 1/1/2012
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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 volunteers7th Annual Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, Barcelona, Spain, 1/16/2012
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Lectures
- Challenges for Chairs in NeurologySan Diego, CA - 1/22/2012
- Disorders of Nerve Roots and PlexiNew Orleans, LA - 1/22/2012
- MS MimicsNew Orleans, LA - 1/21/2012
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Other
- Infectious myelopathiesContinuum Spinal Cord, Root and Plexus Disorders
1/1/2011 - Comment on JC virus reactivation with natalizumabJ Watch Neurology
1/1/2009 - Chronic Progressive Cervical Myelopathy with HTLV-1 InfectionJournal Watch Neurology
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Press Mentions
- Simple Inexpensive Test Determines the Genetic Susceptibility to PMLDecember 16th, 2022
- Gene Variants Linked to Deadly Brain Infection from MedsDecember 14th, 2022
- Research Links Gene Variants to Medication-Induced Fatal Brain InfectionDecember 14th, 2022
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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
- JCV Virus Expression In Oropharynx And HIVNational Institute Of Dental &Craniofacial Research2003–2004
- MR Predictors Of Response To Haart In HIV DementiaNational Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders2000–2004
- Neuroscience Of HIV ConferenceNational Institute Of Mental Health2002
- Phase II Trial Of Memantine For AIDS Dementia Complex (ACTG301)National Center For Research Resources1999–2002
- Neuroscience Of HIV ConferenceNational Institute Of Mental Health2000
- Neuroscience Of HIVNational Institute Of Mental Health1997
- ACTG 243--Phase II Multicenter Study Comparing Antiretroviral TherapyNational Center For Research Resources1997
- Neurologic Complications Of HIVNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1992
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