The 20 Best Hereditary Pancreatitis Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Randall Brand, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at University of California at San Francisco and his medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Thomas Kowalski is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kowalski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

Julia McNabb-Baltar, MD, MPH, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care and GI Lab in UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. McNabb-Baltar received her medical degree from the Université de Montréal and completed her residency and fellowship at Royal Victoria Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Montreal General Hospital. Dr. Mcnabb is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

. Dr. Riverso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Heartburn, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Korimilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Esophagitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Vivek Kumar, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Susquehanna Health Digestive Disease Center and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his medical degree at Delhi University Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Alexander Schlachterman is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schlachterman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schlachterman is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Chennat, MD, specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases and is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Chennat received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowships at Loyola University Medical Center and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Chennat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Anand Kumar is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Bile Duct Stricture, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to treat you as I would a member of my own family, offering guidance in your time of need. I strive to provide state-of-the-art care for each patient during every encounter. I will do my best to make sure you understand your condition so you can continue to take strides toward optimum health. | Why I entered medicine | It hurts my soul when people don’t feel good. Since childhood I’ve been passionate about wanting to help people feel better. Growing up I saw the relationship my father had with his own doctor, and that inspired me. | Community involvement | I have volunteered in Mother Teresa’s mission in Calcutta, India. I also have organized and managed a team of 30-plus staffers for Lustgarten Foundation pancreatic cancer fundraiser walks in Allentown the last 12 years. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy biking with family, tennis and meditation. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Harshit S. Khara, MD, is an Interventional Gastroenterologist based at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.|Dr. Khara is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of Endoscopy; System Director of Interventional Endoscopy, Director of Endoscopic and Translational Research; Director of the Clinical Use Evaluation Committee; and System Director of Quality & Innovation. He is also the Research Director and Core faculty for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, as well as the Program Director for the Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship Program at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger, participating in the training and mentoring of advanced endoscopy and general gastroenterology fellows. Dr. Khara is also the Director of the National Pancreas Foundation Center at Geisinger.|He is involved in multi-center clinical research and quality improvement projects. Dr. Khara's clinical and research interests are in the field of interventional endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, Barrett’s esophagus, third space endoscopy, endoscopic treatments for GERD, interventional EndoHepatology, and bariatric interventional endoscopy.|Dr. Khara earned his medical degree from Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital in India then completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Drexel University College of Medicine-Saint Peter's University Hospital. He completed a Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Yale University School of Medicine-Norwalk Hospital and a Fellowship in Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center.|Dr. Khara is certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Faisal Kamal is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kamal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

"Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

. Dr. Altomare is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Hameed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

. Dr. Masand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Barrett Esophagus, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.