David Barton

MD, MS, FAWM
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

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.  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.  

Academic & Clinical Titles

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Attending Emergency Physician, UPMC

Board Certifications

Emergency Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine

Education & Training

Fellowship

Emergency Care 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

Publications

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