Dr. Karen L. Schogel

Ashim K. Dayalan, 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. Dayalan completed his residency at St Francis Medical Center and medical degree at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute. Dr. Dayalan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.

Kaushik Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gas Bloat Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Heart Failure, Necrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.