Heather Hanzlik, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Natrona Heights Medical Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her medical degree at Temple University School of Medicine and residency at Allegheny General Hospital Robert Wood Program. Dr. Hanzlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Glucose Phosphate Isomerase Deficiency, and Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption Deficiency.

Shashikala Sarma, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of American College of Physicians.  Dr. Sarma graduated from Kurnool Medical College in India. She completed her residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh.  Dr. Sarma has been with Russellton Medical Group-UPMC since 1996. She practices adult medicine, geriatric care, preventative medicine, and enjoys patient care. Dr. Sarma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Apo A-I Deficiency, and Hypolipoproteinemia.

Dr. Tsai graduated cum laude from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and his pulmonary critical care medicine fellowship at UPMC. He is board-certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Dr. Tsai specializes in pulmonology, critical care medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, sleep disorders, and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Tsai is chairman of the COPD task force and director of the Center for Sleep Disorders at UPMC St. Margaret. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Dr. Tsai’s COPD team was honored by the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh and the Fine Foundation, with silver (2009) and gold (2011) Fine Awards for Teamwork Excellence in Health Care for work in reducing hospital readmissions for COPD. Dr. Tsai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Lung Metastases, Drowsiness, and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.

Daniel Steiner, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician. Dr. Steiner received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia. He completed his residency at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital. He has a special interest in geriatric medicine. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Family physician engaged in community medicine, care of the medically underserved, and teaching family medicine residents and medical students. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Rhabdomyolysis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Endoscopy.

Elie Francis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Hip Replacement.

Rakesh Kumar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Flu, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

Janet Tabas is a Radiologist and a Pediatric Radiologist in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tabas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Pneumomediastinum, and Subcutaneous Emphysema.

Kumar Patel is an Allergy and Immunologist in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Sinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis, and Asthma. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Danielle Roe is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Dysfibrinogenemia, Factor 13 Deficiency, Familial Hypofibrinogenemia, and Factor 10 Deficiency.

Surinder Bajwa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bajwa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

Daniel Casper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Casper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Donald Schowalter is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schowalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Prolapse, Factor 7 Deficiency, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 10 Deficiency.

Chad Shaffer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Sitosterolemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

David Yuan, MD, MS, is a family medicine and geriatric physician, dual-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He is the director for the UPMC St. Margaret Geriatric Fellowship Program. Dr. Yuan received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at Chestnut Hill Family Practice. He completed his fellowships in geriatrics and faculty development at UPMC and completed a Master of  Medical Education at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Yuan’s clinical interests include health care for the older population in the community and educating learners in geriatrics. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Geriatrics Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Yuan is membership chair of the Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society - Western Division. Dr. Yuan lives in Point Breeze, near Pittsburgh, with his wife and two daughters. He is an avid runner and enjoys playing soccer. View the full list of Dr. Yuan’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Yuan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Delirium, and Peripheral Artery Disease.

Vidya Szymkowiak, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Russellton Medical Group-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her fellowship and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Szymkowiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Folate Deficiency.

Gopinath Rajupet, MD, is an internal medicine physician, certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.  Dr. Rajupet graduated from Mysore Medical College in India. He was a resident at UPMC Shadyside and awarded “Resident of the Year,” along with many other awards. He was faculty at UPMC Shadyside before joining Russellton Medical Group-UPMC. Dr. Rajupet is a teaching physician and speaks multiple languages. Dr. Rajupet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Xanthoma.

Matthew Wirt, MD, is a primary care physician, certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and certified in geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wirt received his medical degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship in both family and geriatric medicine at UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Wirt’s clinical interests include taking care of patients of all ages. He enjoys spending time with his family and the outdoors. Dr. Wirt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

James Humphrey is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Humphrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Ballinger-Wallace Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Joseph Martinez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Leechburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Cough. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.