David Barton, MD, MS, FACEP, FAWM, is an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and an emergency physician at UPMC. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University before earning his medical degree and masters degree at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in emergency medicine and fellowship in emergency care research at the University of Pittsburgh.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Barton is a physician-scientist focused on identifying blood-based biomarkers and imaging biomarkers of traumatic brain injury (TBI), with the goal to advance understanding of TBI pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, and the Emergency Medicine Foundation. He has presented his research nationally and internationally. Dr. Barton has additional sub-specialty interests and experience in wilderness medicine and prehospital emergency medical services.
Areas of Interest
Traumatic brain injury, wilderness medicine, emergency medical services.
Affiliations
Department of Emergency Medicine
Board Certifications
Emergency Medicine - American Board of Emergency Medicine
Education & Training
Fellowship in Emergency Care Research - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency in Emergency Medicine - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
MD - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
MS - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
BS - Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Research
