Darshit Thakrar, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his fellowship at Northwestern University - Feinberg and his medical education at B.J. Medical College. Dr. Thakrar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Congenital Athymia, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Sperry, MD, specializes in general surgery and trauma surgery and is certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Division of General and Trauma Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC East, and UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Sperry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Zuckerbraun practices as a General and Trauma Surgeon.  He has specific interests in multiple areas including hernia repairs, abdominal wall reconstructions, mesh infections, enterocutaneous fistulas, groin pain (Sports hernia), diverticulitis, and complex re-operative abdominal surgery. Dr. Zuckerbraun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Michael Morowitz, MD, FACS, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon in the Department of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania followed by his Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Morowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Necrosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Appendectomy.

Genia Dubrovsky, MD, specializes in general surgery and surgical oncology and is board-certified in both by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his medical degree at Stony Brook School of Medicine, residency at UCLA Department of Surgery, and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Dubrovsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Appendicitis, Gastroschisis, Appendectomy, and Splenectomy.

Michael Farrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Andrew Peitzman is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Peitzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Cholecystitis, Compartment Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Adrienne Melck is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Melck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Parathyroidectomy, and Thymectomy.

Bestoun Ahmed is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Louis Brisson, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. He is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport and UPMC East. Dr. Brisson received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa and completed residencies at the University of Pennsylvania and Wayne State University, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Brisson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Emphysema, CAPOS Syndrome, and Boils.

Stefan Scholz, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is director of minimally invasive surgery UPMC Children’s, and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scholz received his medical degree from Philipps-University Marburg in Germany and completed his training in general surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center/Vanderbilt University, Emory University Hospital/Emory University, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, where he was also chief resident. Dr. Scholz received his pediatric surgery training at University Hospital Mannheim/University of Heidelberg, Germany, and Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, followed by a fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital/Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to Pittsburgh, he concluded further subspecialty training in pediatric hepatobiliary surgery in the liver unit at Diana, Princess of Wales Children’s Hospital/University in Birmingham, U.K. Dr. Scholz’s clinical interests include the full spectrum of advanced minimally invasive neonatal and pediatric surgery, including: congenital anomalies, robotic pediatric surgery, pediatric hepatobiliary surgery including biliary atresia and choledochal cysts, colorectal pediatric surgery, chest wall deformities such as pectus excavatum and carinatum, pediatric lung and esophageal surgery including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and hyperhidrosis. Dr. Scholz strives to minimize postoperative pain for children using minimally invasive surgical techniques in combination with the latest regional anesthesia methods. He focuses on new innovations in pediatric surgery as well as ultrasound-guided interventional techniques for children. He is co-principal investigator of several NIH-funded research projects and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters. Dr. Scholz has presented at numerous national and international conferences and is editor of the textbook “Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound in Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery.” Dr. Scholz is a member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA), Association for Academic Surgery (AAS), Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), Chest Wall International Group (CWIG), German Society of Pediatric Surgery (DGKCH), and the European Paediatric Surgeons Association (EUPSA). Dr. Scholz lives in Fox Chapel with his wife and 3 children and enjoys riding his bicycle. View the full list of Dr. Scholz’s publications on PubMed. View Dr. Scholz’s profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Scholz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Esophageal Atresia, Gangrene, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Jason Luciano, MD, specializes in general surgery and is certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC East, and UPMC Passavant. He completed his residencies at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his medical education at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Luciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Eric Griffin, DO, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Griffin is affiliated with UPMC Passavant.  He completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program and medical degree at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Katelyn Ziggas is a Radiologist in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ziggas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly.

Katherine Reitz, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery) and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Reitz received her medical degree from the University of Rochester Medical Center and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Reitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy.

James J. Longhi, DO, is a general surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. Dr. Longhi specializes in general surgery, minimally invasive general surgery and bariatric surgery, along with a special interest in robotic surgery.  He completed his fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and completed his general surgery residency at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Longhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, and Gallstones.

Marcus M. Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a pediatric surgeon and is certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is clinical director of the division, director of pediatric surgical oncology, founding member of the Pediatric Melanoma Center, and member of the Vascular Anomalies Center. Dr. Malek is also associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, N.J., and completed his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and a pediatric surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Robert Meuser is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Meuser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Michael Nemer is a Radiologist in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Appendicitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Vertigo, and Gas Bloat Syndrome.