Overview
Dr. Mehta is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include pulmonary medicine, interstitial and occupational lung disease, lung diseases from rheumatologic disorders and sarcoidosis. Dr. Mehta earned his medical degree from K.J. Somaiya Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States, where he completed his residency and fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine, neurocritical care medicine and pulmonary medicine. Dr. Mehta serves as codirector of Critical Care Medicine. He speaks English and Hindi.
Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Lung Metastases, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 240 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates
Christopher C. Shaffer, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Shaffer completed his fellowship and residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and medical degree at Temple University. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Hernia Surgery.
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Associates
Hiren B. Shingala, MD, specializes in pulmonary critical care. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Shingala completed his fellowship and residency at Cooper University Hospital and medical degree at SMT N.H.L. Municipal Medical College. Dr. Shingala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Penn State Health Medical Group - Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Brian A. Hirsh, MD, specializes in pulmnonology. He is affiliated with UPMC Community Osteopathic, UPMC West Shore and UPMC Pinnacle Harrisburg. Dr. Hirsh completed his fellowship at Lankenau Medical Center, residency at Albany Medical Center and medical degree at St. George's University. Dr. Hirsh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- PneumoniaDr. Mehta isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Mehta isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- COVID-19Dr. Mehta isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Mehta isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Mehta isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- AspergillosisDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.