Jefferson University Hospitals

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Thomas P. Leist, MD, PhD

Thomas P Leist MD, PhD

Jefferson University Physician

Academic Title

Professor
 Director, Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center

Specialty

Neurology - Neuroimmunology

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Education & Fellowships

  • University of Miami School of Medicine, Medical School
  • Internship: University of Miami Hospitals & Clinic
  • Residency: Weill Cornell Medical Center - New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Fellowship: National Institute of Health

Years in Practice

27

Board Certification

  • Neurology

Hospital Affiliation

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Insurances Accepted

Jefferson physicians accept most health insurance plans, including those listed below. However, plan acceptance may vary by practice and may be subject to change. If you have questions about whether a specific physician accepts your insurance, please contact your insurance company.

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Comprehensive
  • AmeriHealth HMO
  • Consumer Health Network PPO
  • CorVel
  • Devon
  • Employers Health Network PPO
  • Evolutions (Guardian Resources)
  • Federal BCBS
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health America PPO
  • Health Management Network PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Keystone 65 HMO
  • Keystone First VIP Choice
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Medicare
  • Mercy LIFE
  • MultiPlan Inc.
  • NJ Plus
  • Personal Choice (GPPPN)
  • Personal Choice 65
  • PlanCare America
  • Preferred Care PPO
  • Premier Blue
  • Prime Health Services, Inc.
  • Qualcare
  • Tricare
  • UPMC HMO,PPO ReadingHspEmpONLY
  • UPMC Medicare HMO
  • US Family Health Plan
  • United AARP Medicare Complete
  • United Healthcare

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Notes

Dr. Leist is a neurologist who specializes in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis. He only sees patients who have been referred by another neurologist.

Awards

Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2004

Publications

Contact Us

New or returning patients can complete our secure, online appointment request form. A representative from Jefferson will contact you by email to confirm your appointment.

Request an Appointment

If you'd rather speak with a JEFF NOW® representative, click 1-800-JEFFNOW below. You will then be prompted to enter your phone number.

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Primary Location

900 Walnut Street
2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 955-6871
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