The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    1 Childrens Hospital Dr Ste 600, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sapana Shah is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Morning Sickness.

    Louis W. Heyl
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    GMA/Heyl Family Practice

    1020 Center Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Heyl is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heyl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, and Gout.

    Matthew E. Macken
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    GMA/Heyl Family Practice

    1020 Center Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Macken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.

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    Donald R. Shoenthal
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Medical Associates

    1020 Center Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Donald Shoenthal, MD is a medical doctor dedicated to providing quality care to his patients. He brings vitality and enthusiasm to his work at Genesis Medical Associates and has a passion for caring for the elderly. He is a leader in his organization and committed to serving his community. Dr. Donald Shoenthal is a faithful father, husband and church member.One of his favorite things about family medicine is being able to provide a full scope of care to the patient from adolesence to older age. There are also many patients that have come to the practice as a result of their parents or grandparents recommending Dr. Shoenthal. They come to us at a younger age and maintain their relationship with us through end of life care. "It's cool because we have 80 year olds that started with us when they were 50... it's cool to watch them grow," stated Dr. Shoenthal when discussing his perspective on his role in family medicine.When asked what makes our practice different from others, Dr. Shoenthal elaborated on the continuum of care we provide. "We see patients when they are healthy through end of life care. That is what makes us unique. Lots of practices or doctors are departmental - we are there through the good and bad... literally. Patients like knowing that."Dr. Shoenthal practices at both Heyl Family Practice Offices in West View and McCandless and is currently accepting new patients. Both offices offer same day appointments and a range of hours Monday-Friday. Dr. Shoenthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

    Scott L. Heyl
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Medical Associates

    1020 Center Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    13+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Scott Heyl is a board-certified Family Medicine doctor at Heyl Family Practice in North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Heyl sees patients at both the West View and McCandless offices, as well as Passavant Hospital - McCandless. As a primary care provider for a wide range of patients, Dr. Heyl thoroughly enjoys helping patients, especially those who are struggling with their mental health.Dr. Heyl holds a few different roles alongside his primary responsibility as a doctor at the practice. He is the E-Record Medical Director at Passavant, Board of Bridges Accountable Care Organization (ACO), and the Secretary of the Genesis Medical Associates Board of Directors.His favorite thing about family medicine is the ability to establish close relationships with his patients and their families. Dr. Scott Heyl believes you should be empathetic and treat your patients like they truly are your family.Dr. Scott Heyl enjoys spending time with his family and being on the golf course when he’s not in the clinic.If you ask him why Heyl Family Practice is different than other primary care providers, he will tell you, “We’re unique because we’ve been around a long time... over 75 years. We still see patients that started with us in their youth even though they’ve moved to hospital or personal care. We truly care for patients at every level of their health... young and old.”Dr. Scott Heyl and Heyl Family Practice providers are currently accepting new patients. Dr. Heyl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity.

    Mark A. Woodburn
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Preferred Primary Care Physicians, Inc.

    140 Curry Hollow Rd, Suite 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shari Rozen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rozen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates

    2589 Boyce Plaza Road, 
    Upper St Clair, PA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Limauro is a Gastroenterologist in Upper St Clair, Pennsylvania. Dr. Limauro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Nicholas Mahoney
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Digestive Health & Nutrition

    725 Cherrington Parkway, 
    Moon Township, PA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Nicholas Mahoney, a Pennsylvania native, and Penn State alumnus, graduated in 2008 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he received an award for the best average in Internal Medicine in medical school. Dr. Mahoney did his Medical Residency training and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2014, he entered private practice with a large Gastroenterology group in Harrisburg. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He is a well-rounded Gastroenterologist who can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of digestive diseases and is fluent in all endoscopic procedures, such as EGD and Colonoscopy examinations. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Gastroenterology Association. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. Dr. Mahoney enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and two young children. His hobbies include hiking, running, and cheering on the local sports teams. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Ernest Stanley
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Center For Digestive Health & Nutrition

    725 Cherrington Parkway, 
    Moon Township, PA 
     (11.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Ernest Stanley graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, in 1982. He also attended that university's Medical School, graduating in 1986. A residency in Internal Medicine was then completed at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Stanley obtained his specialty training in Gastroenterology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario - a center known for its research in inflammatory bowel disease. He was Chief Resident at McMaster from 1991-1992 and was awarded local and national scholarships for his research regarding the effects of inflammation in diseases of the intestines. Dr. Stanley is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and distinguished himself in these exams by scoring in the top 2% of candidates nationwide. Recently, Dr. Stanley was recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by passing written Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology examinations.Dr. Stanley is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. His special interests are inflammatory bowel disease and therapeutic hepatobiliary endoscopy (ERCP), and he is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Stanley resides in Sewickley with his wife and four children. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Xuong Lu is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    South Hills Endoscopy Center

    2589 Boyce Plaza Rd, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Theresa Schuerle is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schuerle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1136 Thorn Run Rd, 
    Coraopolis, PA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ruberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, High Cholesterol, Long Haul COVID, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.

    Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of this enzyme.

    When should I see a Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lactose Intolerance 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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