Dr. Leichliter treats patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremors, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, ataxia, and tic disorders. He is skilled at administering Botulinum toxin and performing deep brain stimulator adjustments. He is particularly interested in researching clinical care for movement disorders. Dr. Leichliter received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his residency and his fellowship training at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He speaks English.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
parkinson's disease (pd)
bradykinesia
autoimmune movement disorders
movement disorders
parkinson's treatment
atypical parkinsonism
parkinson's disease (pd) related depression/anxiety
stroke related spasticity
focal hand dystonia (fhd)
paroxysmal dyskinesia
meige syndrome
episodic ataxia
lesch nyhan syndrome
sleep related movement disorders
vestibular and balance disorders
tremor
tourette syndrome
torticollis
torsion dystonia
tic disorders
tardive dyskinesia
stiff person syndrome
stereotypic movement disorder
spinocerebellar diseases
spinocerebellar degeneration
Credentials
Residency
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Internship
Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Publications
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