A native of Western Pennsylvania, Dr. Robert Fusco graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh. As an undergraduate, he was elected into Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society membership. In 1973, he received his medical degree with honors from the University and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. His specialty training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology was at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. He has been in practice at Sewickley since 1977. Dr. Fusco is board-certified both in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology, and the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers.He was formerly president of Sewickley Medical Association, a multi-specialty group President of the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, and Medical Director of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Fusco is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. He is married, has three children, seven grandchildren, and resides with his wife in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Nicholas Mahoney, a Pennsylvania native, and Penn State alumnus, graduated in 2008 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he received an award for the best average in Internal Medicine in medical school. Dr. Mahoney did his Medical Residency training and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2014, he entered private practice with a large Gastroenterology group in Harrisburg. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He is a well-rounded Gastroenterologist who can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of digestive diseases and is fluent in all endoscopic procedures, such as EGD and Colonoscopy examinations. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Gastroenterology Association. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. Dr. Mahoney enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and two young children. His hobbies include hiking, running, and cheering on the local sports teams. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Frank Kim (not to be confused with Dr. Richard Kim, his brother) comes to us from the Cleveland Clinic, where he was Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. He was also a Therapeutic Endoscopist with the Ohio Permanente Medical Group in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kim has also held teaching positions at the George Washington University Medical Center and the Washington Hospital Center, where he developed the Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Training Program to instruct medical residents about colon cancer screening.Dr. Kim received his B.A. in 1980 from Johns Hopkins University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his M.D. in 1984 at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and his Masters in Business Science at John Hopkins in 1996. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology in 1989 at the University of Maryland and did post-graduate research in molecular genetics. He has published articles about Helicobacter Pylori infection. Dr. Frank Kim is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Kim is active on Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Ohio Valley General Hospital, and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center staff. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastrointestinal Association. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing volleyball, attending live concerts and live theater, and travel. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Lester E. Stine was born in the Pittsburgh area. He received his undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He remained in Baltimore and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins in 1986. Dr. Stine then completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He received the Charles Carpenter Award for Clinical Excellence as a Senior Resident. Dr. Stine's interest in liver disease took him to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he did his Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Stine is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He scored in the top 10% of nationwide gastroenterology board candidates. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.Dr. Stine is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is now President of the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition and Medical Director of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. Dr. Stine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, and Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology.Dr. Stine's interests include liver disease, gastrointestinal tumors, and therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family. Dr. Stine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Ernest Stanley graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, in 1982. He also attended that university's Medical School, graduating in 1986. A residency in Internal Medicine was then completed at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Stanley obtained his specialty training in Gastroenterology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario - a center known for its research in inflammatory bowel disease. He was Chief Resident at McMaster from 1991-1992 and was awarded local and national scholarships for his research regarding the effects of inflammation in diseases of the intestines. Dr. Stanley is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and distinguished himself in these exams by scoring in the top 2% of candidates nationwide. Recently, Dr. Stanley was recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by passing written Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology examinations.Dr. Stanley is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. His special interests are inflammatory bowel disease and therapeutic hepatobiliary endoscopy (ERCP), and he is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Stanley resides in Sewickley with his wife and four children. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Richard Kim was born in New York and received his B.S. in biology and psychology at Georgetown University in 1983. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kim completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his specialty training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he later served as chief Fellow. Following his training, Dr. Kim remained an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University. During his faculty tenure at the University, Dr. Kim was named the Chief of Endoscopy and later the Associate Chief of the GI section at the University Drive VA Medical Center. Through a grant from the NIH, Dr. Kim completed his Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology in 1997 from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. His career has been distinguished by awards for excellence in clinical research by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the Glaxo Institute for Digestive Health. Dr. Kim was President of the Medical Staff at Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus from 2010-2012. Dr. Kim served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Valley Health System from 2012 to 2021. Dr. Kim is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Kim specializes in esophageal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer of the GI tract, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Doctor Lal is a Penn State graduate (2008) majoring in Biology. He also received an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph’s Univ. in Philadelphia and was awarded a Certificate in Biomedical Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia's Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey, where he also completed specialty fellowship training in Gastroenterology. He was chosen as Chief Fellow, a prestigious award.He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Lal is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He currently resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, who is from the Pittsburgh area, and his three young children. Dr. Lal enjoys traveling with his family. His hobbies include hiking, reading, cooking, and watching Penn State football. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.

Geoffrey Wilcox is a General Surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilcox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gangrene, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Bonnie Case, MD, is a primary care physician and certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Case received her medical degree from the Tulane Medical School where she also completed her residency and chief resident year. Dr. Case's clinical interests include preventive care and management of chronic illness. She is a member of the American College of Physicians. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Case is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

David Medich, MD, is a colon and rectal surgeon with a special clinical interest in the management of colon and rectal carcinoma. Dr. Medich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anorectal Abscess, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Ravi Janardhanan, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Janardhanan completed his fellowships at Allegheny General Hospital and Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, internal medicine residency at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and medical degree at Madras Medical College. He was clinical assistant professor of medicine at Allegheny University of Health Sciences and a teaching faculty member of the Gastrointestinal Fellowship Program at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Janardhanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

James P. Celebrezze Jr., MD, FACS, FASCRS, is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He cares for malignancies of the colon, rectum, and anus with a focus on robotic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He specializes in colon and rectal cancer surgery, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and also specializes in benign anorectal conditions such as hemorrhoids, fistula, and fissures. Dr. Celebrezze is board-certified in general surgery, as well as in colon and rectal surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University in Ohio. He then received a medical degree at Northeastern Ohio University, College of Medicine in Rootstown, Ohio. Dr. Celebrezze completed a residency in general surgery at Akron City Hospital in Ohio and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Celebrezze is a member of professional and scientific societies, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America- Western Pennsylvania Chapter, and the Pittsburgh Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Celebrezze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Sean Whelan, MD, is certified in general surgery, as well as colon and rectal surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, the UPMC Outpatient Center on Oxford Drive in Monroeville, and the UPMC Outpatient Center on Clairton Blvd. in West Mifflin. Dr. Whelan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Kurt M. Heil, MD specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at GMA/Northern Area Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at Medical College of Virginia and medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Heil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Apoplexy, and Endoscopy.

Karen G. Bucher, DO, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Genesis Medical Associates Inc.- Northern Area Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Bucher completed her residency at Eglin AFB Regional Hospital and medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Bucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.

Jesse Gabriel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), High Cholesterol, and Malnutrition. Dr. Gabriel is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Grob, 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. Grob is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

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 Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.