The 20 Best Horseshoe Kidney Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Horseshoe Kidney near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 10 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Advanced in Horseshoe Kidney

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Urology

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Michael C. Ost is a urologist who treats a wide array of urologic conditions in both adults and children. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing robotics, laparoscopy, and endourologic techniques. His areas of expertise include the treatment of kidney cancer, congenital renal anomalies, ureteral injuries and abnormalities, and complex stone disease.Dr. Ost received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He received subspecialty fellowship training in both endourology (Northwell Health System – New York) and pediatric urology (UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh). He was the first urologist in the United States to receive such training to treat a wide spectrum of urologic diseases in a minimally invasive fashion in both adults and children. He is widely published and has lectured nationally and internationally on his areas of specialization. Dr. Ost also received his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.In addition to his clinical practice as a professor of urology, Dr. Ost serves as Director of Pediatric Surgical Outreach at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anorchia, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Ost is board certified in American Board Of Urology and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Ost is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Pediatric Radiology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology

    1 Childrens Hospital Drive, 4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 2464, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Darshit Thakrar, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Williamsport. He completed his fellowship at Northwestern University - Feinberg and his medical education at B.J. Medical College. Dr. Thakrar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Congenital Athymia, Fecal Impaction, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Thakrar is board certified in American Board Of Radiology and American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    UPMC Department Of Urology

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bruce L. Jacobs, MD, is an associate professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received a medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn., and earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Dr. Jacobs completed residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Pittsburgh, and fellowships in health services research, laparoscopy/endourology, and urologic oncology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Jacobs is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Jacobs is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    UPMC Department Of Urology

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin J. Davies, MD, is a professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in robotic prostatectomy, robotic cystectomy, and kidney and testicular cancer.Dr. Davies is board-certified in urology. He completed an undergraduate degree at Columbia University in New York and a medical degree at Mount Sinai Medical School in New York. Dr. Davies completed a residency at UPMC, and a fellowship of urologic oncology at University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Davies is a member of professional organizations, such as the American Urologic Association, American Medical Association and the Pittsburgh Urologic Society. He also maintains research interests in prostate cancer epidemiology and surgical outcomes. Dr. Davies is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Vasectomy, and Cystectomy. Dr. Davies is board certified in American Board Of Urology. Dr. Davies is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Advanced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Blodgett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema. Dr. Blodgett is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Efrain Ochoa is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ochoa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Boils, and Folliculitis.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Lupetin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lupetin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brendan Mullen is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mullen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Folliculitis, and Boils.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Hursh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Hursh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

    6400 Brooktree Ct, Ste 350, 
    Wexford, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Casteel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Casteel is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney
    Experienced in Horseshoe Kidney

    Heritage Valley Medical Group Inc.

    111 Hazel Ln Ste 100, 
    Sewickley, PA 
     (12.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Corral is a Urologist practicing medicine in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Corral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Horseshoe Kidney. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

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    When should I see a Horseshoe Kidney doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 a Horseshoe Kidney doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Horseshoe Kidney doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Horseshoe Kidney doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 a Horseshoe Kidney doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Horseshoe Kidney doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Horseshoe Kidney 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 a Horseshoe Kidney doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Horseshoe Kidney 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 Horseshoe Kidney 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 Horseshoe Kidney doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Horseshoe Kidney 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 a Horseshoe Kidney doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Horseshoe Kidney 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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