The 20 Best Hirschsprung Disease Doctors Near Me in Pennsylvania, US

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The 20 Best Hirschsprung Disease Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Hirschsprung Disease near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 59 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 2 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Elite in Hirschsprung Disease
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Hirschsprung Disease
    Family Medicine
    5215 Centre Ave Fl 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alisa Goldstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Chordoma, Esophageal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Elite in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Elite in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    3401 Civic Center Blvd, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Heuckeroth is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heuckeroth is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Ulnar-Mammary Syndrome, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.

    Devin R. Halleran
    Distinguished in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgery In Sewickley

    2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
    Sewickley, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Devin R. Halleran, MD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital. He is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Dr. Halleran is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, followed by medical school and general surgery residency at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Halleran then completed a pediatric colorectal research fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio followed by pediatric surgery fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Halleran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Laurence H. Feinstein
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Gastroenterology - Newtown Yardley

    828A Newtown-Yardley Rd, 
    Newtown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Feinstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Delayed Growth, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Malnutrition.

    Alana L. Beres
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Beres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, Hernia, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Vali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Pectus Excavatum, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy.

    Alexander Chalphin
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Chalphin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Samantha R. Paglinco
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Gastroenterology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Paglinco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, Malnutrition, Small Bowel Resection, and Ileostomy.

    Ellen L. Mitchell
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Gastroenterology - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Mitchell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Chronic Pain, Encopresis, and Malnutrition.

    Annamarie Carr
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Specials Needs - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, and CHARGE Syndrome.

    Sean S. Ciullo
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates General Surgery - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    . Dr. Ciullo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Appendicitis, Ganglioneuroma, Pectus Excavatum, and Appendectomy.

    Renee M. Turchi
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Specials Needs - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Turchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and Microcephaly.

    E D. Thompson
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease

    St. Christopher's Pediatric Associates Hospital Medicine - E. Erie Avenue

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Hirschsprung Disease, and Malnutrition.

    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Intensive Care Medicine

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kelly Austin is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Austin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Bowel Incontinence, and Colostomy.

    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Penn Colon And Rectal Surgery Perelman

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Najjia Mahmoud is a Colorectal Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahmoud is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mahmoud is currently accepting new patients.

    Jeffrey Rudolph
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Rudolph, MD, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist. He serves as the clinical director of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and medical director of the Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation (ICARE) Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also vice chair of clinical affairs and an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Rudolph completed his undergraduate work at Yale University and medical school training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He went on to complete his pediatric residency at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.Dr. Rudolph’s clinical interests are in the care of children with intestinal failure as well as those that go on to intestinal transplant.View Dr. Rudolph's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Rudolph is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Atresia of Small Intestine, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Dorothy V. Rocourt
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery

    UPMC Pediatric Surgery

    700 High Street, Floor 9, 
    Williamsport, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dorothy Rocourt, MD, specializes in pediatric general surgery and is board-certified in surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is the associate regional medical director of pediatric surgery and pediatric quality medical director for UPMC Children's in Central Pa. She is also a clinical professor of surgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Rocourt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Imperforate Anus, Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Ileostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Paul K. Waltz
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgery In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Paul K. Waltz, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon and is board-certified in pediatric and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is the Associate Clinical Director of the Division of Pediatric Surgery, Associate Program Director of the Pediatric Surgery Fellowship, and the Surgical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Waltz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Total Intestinal Aganglionosis and Hirschsprung Disease.

    Daniel M. Relles
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    LVPG Pediatric General, Thoracic And Plastic Surgery-1210 Cedar Crest

    1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 1100, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Daniel Relles is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Relles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Marybeth Browne
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hirschsprung Disease
    General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

    LVPG Pediatric General, Thoracic And Plastic Surgery-1210 Cedar Crest

    1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 1100, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marybeth Browne is a General Surgeon and a Pediatric Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hirschsprung Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Granuloma, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Urachal Cyst, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hirschsprung Disease?

    Hirschsprung disease is an intestinal disorder characterized by the absence of nerves in parts of the intestine. This condition occurs when the nerves in the intestine (enteric nerves) do not form properly during development before birth (embryonic development). This condition is usually identified in the first two months of life, although less severe cases may be diagnosed later in childhood.

    When should I see an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hirschsprung Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hirschsprung Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Hirschsprung Disease doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hirschsprung Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hirschsprung Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hirschsprung Disease doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hirschsprung Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Hirschsprung Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hirschsprung Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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