Advanced in Hernia

Dr. Robert M. Handzel

General Surgery
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Surgery
200 Lothrop Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Advanced in Hernia
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Surgery
200 Lothrop Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Robert Handzel is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Handzel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia and Gallbladder Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Hernia.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Preventive Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Surgery
200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-7556

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


25 Total Publications

Tibial Vein Thrombosis After Foam Sclerotherapy: A Single Institution Case Series.
Tibial Vein Thrombosis After Foam Sclerotherapy: A Single Institution Case Series.
Journal: Journal of vascular surgery. Venous and lymphatic disorders
Published: August 13, 2025
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Advanced Surgical Associates, General & Breast Surgery Breast SurgeryGeneral SurgeryRobotic SurgeryMinimally Invasive SurgeryLaparoscopic Intestinal & Colon SurgeryRobotic SurgerySkin LesionsCarpal Tunnel SurgeryEGD ColonoscopyHernia Surgery Ranked Among the Top 1% of Breast Surgeons in Procedures Performed To refer a patient or consult with Dr. Licata, please call (740) 266-5959. Dr. Licata is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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