Nicoletta Machin, DO, specializes in benign hematology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She has a special clinical and research interest in inherited bleeding disorders and women's health related to hematologic issues including those impacting pregnancy. She completed her medical degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Hematology-Oncology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Machin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemophilia A, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Hemophilia B, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

George Sestric, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sestric received a Master of Biology from Duquesne University and his medical degree from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (Fifth Pathway Program). He completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. In addition to English, Dr. Sestric speaks Spanish and Croatian. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Sestric is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Factor 7 Deficiency, Congenital Afibrinogenemia, High Molecular Weight Kininogen Deficiency, and Factor 13 Deficiency.

Abirami Janakiraman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Janakiraman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Iron Deficiency Anemia, Psoriatic Arthritis, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 10 Deficiency.

Bhavank Doshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

Steven Fein, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, hematology, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Hematology Oncology. Dr. Fein completed his fellowship at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, residency at Duke University Medical Center, and medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Fein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.

Joshua Goldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Yazan Samhouri is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samhouri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Plasmacytoma, Burkitt Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Orchiectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Elana Bloom is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Heyde Syndrome, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K.

Paul Oczypok is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oczypok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Factor 12 Deficiency, and Factor 10 Deficiency.

Samina Naseer is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naseer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. Her top areas of expertise are Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

Daniel Janiak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Janiak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, Moebius Syndrome, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Tad Scheri, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Scheri is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Scheri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Paul Hartley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

John Chalfant is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalfant is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, and Anemia.

Dr. Scott Heyl is a board-certified Family Medicine doctor at Heyl Family Practice in North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Heyl sees patients at both the West View and McCandless offices, as well as Passavant Hospital - McCandless. As a primary care provider for a wide range of patients, Dr. Heyl thoroughly enjoys helping patients, especially those who are struggling with their mental health.Dr. Heyl holds a few different roles alongside his primary responsibility as a doctor at the practice. He is the E-Record Medical Director at Passavant, Board of Bridges Accountable Care Organization (ACO), and the Secretary of the Genesis Medical Associates Board of Directors.His favorite thing about family medicine is the ability to establish close relationships with his patients and their families. Dr. Scott Heyl believes you should be empathetic and treat your patients like they truly are your family.Dr. Scott Heyl enjoys spending time with his family and being on the golf course when he’s not in the clinic.If you ask him why Heyl Family Practice is different than other primary care providers, he will tell you, “We’re unique because we’ve been around a long time... over 75 years. We still see patients that started with us in their youth even though they’ve moved to hospital or personal care. We truly care for patients at every level of their health... young and old.”Dr. Scott Heyl and Heyl Family Practice providers are currently accepting new patients. Dr. Heyl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

Dr. Louis Heyl, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine Doctor and a long-time physician at Heyl Family Practice, a third-generation primary care office in Pittsburgh. With over 40 years of experience supporting individuals in our community, Dr. Heyl has earned the trust of many family generations since he started his career in medicine. Dr. Heyl has made an effort to continue the legacy of his father, Frank Heyl, by prioritizing quality patient care. This has helped him build a reputation as a preferred PCP in the Pittsburgh area.Dr. Heyl treats a wide range of conditions, and he is a strong believer in trying different things to help manage your health and wellness including adjustments to your diet. Dr. Heyl has become a resource for many of his patients that are exploring the option of a plant-based and whole food lifestyle, as he earned a certification in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University in 2011. Not only does he take the time to educate his patients on the health benefits to the lifestyle, but he is a role model by implementing it in his own day to day meal choices.When asked what his favorite aspect of primary care is, he states, "The people, the relationships. I want patients to know I am invested in their success."Dr. Heyl has held a variety of leadership positions over the course of his career, and he was a founding member of Genesis Medical Associates.Dr. Heyl practices at both offices (West View and McCandless). Dr. Heyl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Purpura, and Gout.

Dr. Donald Shoenthal, MD is a medical doctor dedicated to providing quality care to his patients. He brings vitality and enthusiasm to his work at Genesis Medical Associates and has a passion for caring for the elderly. He is a leader in his organization and committed to serving his community. Dr. Donald Shoenthal is a faithful father, husband and church member.One of his favorite things about family medicine is being able to provide a full scope of care to the patient from adolesence to older age. There are also many patients that have come to the practice as a result of their parents or grandparents recommending Dr. Shoenthal. They come to us at a younger age and maintain their relationship with us through end of life care. "It's cool because we have 80 year olds that started with us when they were 50... it's cool to watch them grow," stated Dr. Shoenthal when discussing his perspective on his role in family medicine.When asked what makes our practice different from others, Dr. Shoenthal elaborated on the continuum of care we provide. "We see patients when they are healthy through end of life care. That is what makes us unique. Lots of practices or doctors are departmental - we are there through the good and bad... literally. Patients like knowing that."Dr. Shoenthal practices at both Heyl Family Practice Offices in West View and McCandless and is currently accepting new patients. Both offices offer same day appointments and a range of hours Monday-Friday. Dr. Shoenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

Dr. Matthew Macken is a board-certified Family Medicine doctor at Heyl Family Practice in North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Macken sees patients at both the West View and McCandless offices, as well as Passavant Hospital - McCandless. As a primary care provider for a wide range of patients, Dr. Macken has interests in Sports Medicine, Geriatrics and Adult Internal Medicine.When asked what he likes most about what he does as a physician, he stated, “The opportunity to learn more about my patients and their families’ lives. The unique thing about primary care is the ability to treat patients and build relationships that can last a lifetime.” It’s clearly more about providing a high-quality experience for the patient and truly getting to know their needs as they evolve.When asked what his top goal is for his role as a primary care doctor, he indicated it is, “To maintain the best quality of life for each of my patients and their unique medical needs. In reading various reviews of Dr. Macken’s care of patients at the practice, this review described him perfectly."“Dr. Macken listens very carefully with genuine concern and takes his time explaining his treatment plan, as well as answering any questions you may have. He is a top-notch doctor, along with a kind, caring and courteous staff! I highly recommend Dr. Macken, as well as the PAs in his office." -Martha S.Dr. Matthew Macken and Heyl Family Practice providers are currently accepting new patients. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Afibrinogenemia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.