Dr. Marc A Dichter MD
Neurologist | Neurology
3400 Spruce St 2 Ravdin Building Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Marc Dichter is a distinguished Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Dichter specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Dichter employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Dichter is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1969
New York University School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Antioxidant therapy in neurologic disease.
- Letter: Identification of neurons in cultures.
- Excitatory synapses from CA3 pyramidal cells onto neighboring pyramidal cells differ from those onto inhibitory interneurons.
- The inherited epilepsies.
- Non-classical nuclear localization signal peptides for high efficiency
- Neuroprotection and antiepileptogenesis: where are we now?
- Differential expression of GABA and glutamate-receptor subunits and enzymes involved in GABA metabolism between electrophysiologically identified hippocampal CA1 pyramidal cells and interneurons.
- Different patterns of synaptic transmission revealed between hippocampal CA3 stratum oriens and stratum lucidum interneurons and their pyramidal cell targets.
- Differences in multiple forms of short-term plasticity between excitatory and inhibitory hippocampal neurons in culture.
- Desensitization of GABA-activated currents and channels in cultured cortical neurons.
- Non-uniform distribution of GABA activated chloride channels in cultured cortical neurons.
- Deciding to discontinue antiepileptic medication.
- Clinical trials in neuroprotection. 23-25 January 2003, Key Biscayne, Florida, USA.
- Desensitization of GABA-induced currents in cultured rat hippocampal neurons.
- Differential effects of the anticonvulsant topiramate on neurobehavioral and histological outcomes following traumatic brain injury in rats.
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