Overview
Steven Abo is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
300 Halket St, Suite 5600, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
Northern Gastroenterology-UPMC In Wexford
Dr. Mlecko earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Temple University Hospital, where he also trained as a fellow in the specialty of gastroenterology. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and has special interests in hepatology and motility. Dr. Mlecko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
Aylin Tansel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Tansel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Shyam Thakkar is a Gastroenterologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Abo isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Abo isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Abo isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Abo isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Abo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)