Anita P. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS, is a minimally invasive general surgeon certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Courcoulas attended Brown University, where she graduated with honors and completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, also with honors. She completed her general surgery internship and residency, pediatric surgery post-graduate research fellowship, and minimally invasive surgery post-graduate fellowship training all at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health during her surgical training program. Dr. Courcoulas specializes in minimal access general surgery, abdominal surgery during pregnancy, and bariatric and metabolic surgery. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, clinical trials, and emerging technologies in bariatric surgery. Dr. Courcoulas is active within many national surgical and obesity organizations, serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and has published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters. View Dr. Courcoulas' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Courcoulas is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastric Bypass, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Shope joined the faculty of Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, in 2011. Previously, he served 21 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Captain. His significant roles included associate and pediatric residency program director from 2000-2008 at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. and the Specialty Advisor to the Navy Surgeon General from 2008-2011. As the Specialty Advisor, he managed and mentored the Navy’s 150 pediatricians stationed across the world and advised the Navy on child health policy. Dr. Shope is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Aylin Tansel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Tansel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Bestoun Ahmed is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular. Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Andrew R. Watson, MD, MLitt, FACS FATA, is a professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Watson is an expert in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Watson is board-certified in general surgery. He obtained his Masters in Literature and Architectural History at Oxford University, England. His medical degree was obtained from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.  He completed his surgical residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Watson has special interests in telemedicine and digital healthcare.  He serves as a senior medical director for digital health at the UPMC Health Plan.  He is also a senior medical advisor to UPMC Enterprises.  He is past president of the American Telemedicine Association.  He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Telemedicine Association. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Anorectal Abscess, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

Maja Stefanovic-Racic, MD, is certified in endocrinology diabetes and metabolism and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Endocrinology & Diabetes Center, South Hills and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at University Hospital of Belgrade. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Stefanovic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Triple A Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass.

Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC. Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Tavankit Singh is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant.

Gursimran Kochhar is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Evan Alicuben is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alicuben is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Mary Korytkowski is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Korytkowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome, Low Blood Sugar, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Gastric Bypass.

Janette Gomez is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gomez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Erik Richter is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Richter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Bronchogenic Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Richter is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Quinlin is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Quinlin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity and Gastric Bypass.

James Macdougall is a Cardiologist in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Macdougall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Gastric Bypass.

George Eid is a General Surgeon in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Eid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Divya Chalikonda is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chalikonda has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastric Bypass. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Varicose Veins, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.