
Dr. Brett L Cucchiara MD
Neurologist | Neurology
3400 Spruce Street 3 W Gates Bldg Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Brett Cucchiara is a distinguished Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Cucchiara 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. Cucchiara employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Cucchiara is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1996
Tulane University School of Medicine 1996
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Vascular Neurology
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- 2001
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Reliability and validity of estimating the NIH stroke scale score from medical records.
- Gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging demonstration of a mycotic
- Wrong-way eyes with thalamic hemorrhage.
- Transient global amnesia heralding basilar artery thrombosis.
- Calcific embolus causing subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- Evaluation and management of stroke.
- Addition of brain infarction to the ABCD2 Score (ABCD2I): a collaborative analysis of unpublished data on 4574 patients.
- Safety of thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke after recent transient ischemic attack.
- Modifications of the ABCD2 score do not improve the risk stratification of
- Early stroke risk and ABCD2 score performance in tissue- vs time-defined TIA: a multicenter study.
- Redefinition of transient ischemic attack improves prognosis of transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke: an example of the will rogers phenomenon.
- Cervical carotid artery dissection is associated with styloid process length.
- Anti-Phosphatidylserine-Prothrombin Antibodies are Associated with Outcome in a TIA Cohort.
- Visuospatial Neglect from Stroke Causing a Motor Vehicle Collision.
- Diagnostic Yield of Echocardiography in Transient Ischemic Attack.
Clinical Trials
Awards
- Philadelphia Super Doctors 2012
- Awards & Recognition
- Recognized by Best Doctors in America2005-2006 2007-2012
Treatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Headaches
- Epilepsy
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Moderator American Academy of Neurology , AAN Annual Meeting Session Moderator, 2012
Fellowships
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Brett L Cucchiara MD's Practice location
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