Biographical Sketch
David Barton, MD, MS, is an emergency medicine physician and clinical-translational researcher in the Department of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Barton’s research focuses 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. Dr. Barton’s research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, and he has presented his research nationally. Dr. Barton has additional sub-specialty interests and experience in wilderness medicine and prehospital emergency medical services. Dr. Barton is a Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM).
Academic & Clinical Titles
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Attending Emergency Physician, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Board Certifications
Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Education & Training
Fellowship
Emergency Medicine Research - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency
Emergency Medicine - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School
MD - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Graduate School
MS - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
College
BS - Georgetown University, Washington, DC