Austin Robert Oblack, D.O.

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Austin Robert Oblack, who serves patients in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Oblack is a competent neurologist at Excela Health Neurology in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, where he consistently demonstrates his commitment to patient well-being and the pursuit of excellence in neurological care.

With an extensive history of active engagement in research and academic leadership roles across several prestigious institutions, Dr. Oblack served as a Research Associate at UTSW in 2023, LECOM – Seton Hill in 2016, as well as at the University of Pittsburgh in 2013 and 2012.

His dedication extended beyond the research realm, as evidenced by his significant roles in academic and student organizations. In 2015 and 2016, Dr. Oblack served as the Vice Chair of the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Neuroscience club, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment. Furthermore, his leadership qualities shone through when he assumed the role of Director of New Students for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine SOMA during the same period. In 2013, he took on the responsibilities of Head Teaching Assistant for Functional Neuroanatomy at the University of Pittsburgh, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentoring. Notably, he contributed to the social and community aspect of academic life as the Social Chair for the University of Pittsburgh Neuro Club in 2012 and 2013. 

Academically, Dr. Oblack earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. He then went on to perform his residency in Neurology at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium in 2019, followed by his fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he was named Neurology Fellow of the Year in 2023.

On a professional front, Dr. Oblack is an esteemed member of the Movement Disorders Society, the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Academy of Neurology, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Medical Association.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurologists are specialists who treat diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles. Neurological conditions include epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Oblack credits his success to the invaluable support from his parents, Laura and Robert Oblack, and mentors, combined with his unwavering determination to go the extra mile and invest additional time and effort in his patient care.

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