The 20 Best Islet Cell Transplantation Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Islet Cell Transplantation near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology DDC

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zureikat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zureikat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology

    200 Lothrop Street, Mezzanine Level C Wing, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Whitcomb is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Slivka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin McGrath, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mcgrath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Surgery

    200 Lothrop Street, W1542 BST, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Rothstein is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rothstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Rothstein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rothstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    General Surgery

    Pediatric Surgery In Lawrenceville

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

    George K. Gittes, MD, is the Benjamin R. Fisher Chair of Pediatric Surgery, chief of pediatric general and thoracic surgery, scientific co-director of research at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and director of the Richard King Mellon Foundation Institute for Pediatric Research. He is professor of surgery and professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gittes received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass. He completed his surgical internship and residency at the University of California at San Francisco, Calif, and his fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Gittes came to Pittsburgh in 2005 from Children’s Mercy Hospital, where he held the Thomas M. Holder/Keith W. Ashcraft Chair in pediatric surgical research. Dr. Gittes’ clinical interests include neonatal surgery and pancreatic surgery.In his lab, Dr. Gittes and his team perform studies using gene therapy to treat diabetes and acetic acid infusions to treat chronic pancreatitis. His team has found that a virus injected into the pancreatic duct of mice will reverse their diabetes, leading to the potential to change the treatment of both juvenile diabetes and type 2 diabetes.Dr. Gittes is a nationally recognized pediatric surgeon and well-established basic scientist who has received numerous honors and awards. He has published over 250 papers and has given seminars across the globe. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the American Surgical Association, the Association of American Physicians, and the Society of University of Surgeons, where he also served as president.View the full list of Dr. Gittes’ publications on PubMed.View Dr. Gittes’ profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics.Learn more about the Gittes Lab for Diabetes and Pancreatitis Research. Dr. Gittes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Diphtheria, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Gittes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Gittes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Radiology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Radiology

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seong Park is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Nephrology
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Nephrology

    Office

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fadi Lakkis is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lakkis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kidney Transplant and Islet Cell Transplantation.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Pediatrics

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kate Ellery is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    General Surgery

    St. Clair Medical Group Breast & General Surgery

    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 301, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarwat Ahmad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ahmad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Islet Cell Transplantation
    Family Medicine

    Patient Care

    2000 Oxford Dr Ste 420, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramy Khalil is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Islet Cell Transplantation. His clinical expertise encompasses Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Rhabdomyolysis, Chronic Cough, Gastrostomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Islet Cell Transplantation 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 an Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation 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 an Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Islet Cell Transplantation 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 Islet Cell Transplantation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Islet Cell Transplantation 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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