Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sarah Tilstra, MD, specializes in interal medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. She completed her fellowship, residency and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Tilstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), Brittle Cornea Syndrome, Fecal Impaction, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.

Gabrielle Bonhomme, MD, specializes in neuro-ophthalmology & comprehensive ophthalmology and is certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Ophthalmology and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Bonhomme is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, and Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.

Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations. Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market. Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis. Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Daniel Kietz, MD, PhD, specializes in pediatric rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at Pediatric Rheumatology in Lawrenceville and Lupus Center at Pediatric Rheumatology in Shadyside and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Kietz received his medical degree from Frankfurt University Hospital and completed his residency and fellowship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Kietz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Arvind Hoskoppal, MD, MHS, is an adult congenital and pediatric cardiologist and is certified in adult congenital cardiology, pediatric cardiology, pediatrics, and internal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the UPMC Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program and is an associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and completed his residency at Creighton University, pediatric cardiology fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and adult congenital heart disease fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Hoskoppal joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests are adult congenital heart disease, pregnancy and heart disease, aortopathy, and advanced echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography. Dr. Hoskoppal has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Adult Congenital Heart Association and the International Society of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. When not at work Dr. Hoskoppal enjoys playing tennis, running, traveling, trying exotic cuisines and riding his bike. He recently moved to Pittsburgh with his wife and two young kids. Dr. Hoskoppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Marfan Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Arachnodactyly, and Heart Transplant.

Mylynda B. Massart, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified Family Medicine physician at UPMC, and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh.  She currently serves as the founder and Medical Director of the UPMC Primary Care Precision Medicine clinic and as the Associate Director of Clinical Services for the Institute for Precision Medicine.  Dr. Massart is co-director of the HUB Core over Research Inclusivity and Community Partners Core at the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CSTI).  Her research interests are in developing education in genetics and precision medicine for primary care providers and trainees and being a research catalyst facilitating the inclusion of underrepresented populations in biomedical research.  She teaches residents and medical students in her clinic and at the hospital and serves as medical director for Bethany Hospice.  Currently, Dr. Massart is one of the co-investigators for the All of Us Pennsylvania research project working on community education and engagement. In addition, she is working as a co-investigator to create the local Discovery Biobank at the University of Pittsburgh and developing systems to return precision medicine results to providers and patients.  Dr. Massart leads the Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR), a partnership between the University of Pittsburgh CTSI and Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. Dr. Massart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).

Vibha Sood is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Gastroparesis, Indigestion, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Sood is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Russell is a Physiatrist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Russell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Cerebral Palsy, Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Dysferlinopathy. Dr. Russell is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Weinkle is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinkle has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

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 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.

Andrew Mccarty practices in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Hereditary Ataxia, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Cardiomyopathy.

Prashan Thiagarajah, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Thiagarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

Angela Gauthier is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gauthier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

Troy Karlik is an Ophthalmologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karlik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Karlik is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Bennett is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bennett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Autonomic Neuropathy, Hyperventilation, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Ashith Mally is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mc Murray, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Obesity, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Endoscopy.

Robert Koschik is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mcmurray, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koschik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and High Cholesterol.