Dr. Lawrence R Wechsler, MD

Dr. Lawrence Wechsler is a neurologist and internal medicine specialist who earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. With 48 years of experience treating neurological conditions, he brings extensive expertise to complex cases involving the brain and nervous system. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Wechsler practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, with primary affiliations at UPMC Mercy and various UPMC facilities in Pittsburgh, as well as Penn Neurology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He specializes in treating stroke patients, including those who have experienced cerebrovascular accidents and ischemic strokes. His practice also focuses on managing atherosclerosis, which can affect blood flow to the brain. Dr. Wechsler performs and interprets MRI scans of the head to diagnose neurological conditions and coordinates speech therapy for patients recovering from stroke. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 …stars on average.