The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best Lemierre Syndrome Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 28 doctor with experience in Lemierre Syndrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 25 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Steven A. Leers
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)

    5200 Centre Avenue, Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 307, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Leers is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Leers is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Paul Klepchick is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Klepchick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Darren W. Wong
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Infectious Disease

    UPMC Center For Care Of Infectious Diseases

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 700, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Wong, MD, specializes in infectious diseases and is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Wong completed his fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, and medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Swimming Pool Granuloma.

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    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Advanced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Diverticular Disease, Visceromegaly, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    FRG Veterans Inc

    401 Liberty Ave Ste 2000, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Randall Saylor is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Saylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Chronic Cough, Gallbladder Disease, and Headache.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Katelyn Ziggas is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ziggas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Anthony Lupetin is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lupetin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    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 Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Biliary Dyskinesia, Pleural Effusion, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Blodgett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Boils, Ascites, Pleurisy, and Visceromegaly.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Bender is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Dyskinesia, Vertigo, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Port is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Recine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, Pleural Effusion, and Emphysema.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Neuroradiology | Radiology

    Rayus/Foundation Radiology Group

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

    . Dr. Nastasi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Visceromegaly.

    Eric S. Hager
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)

    200 Delafield Road, Suite 4050, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Eric Hager earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, then completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at UPMC and joined the division of Vascular Surgery in 2012. Dr. Hager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Venous Insufficiency, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

    Michael C. Madigan
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 1135, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Michael Madigan joined the UPMC Division of Vascular Surgery in 2016. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. Upon graduation, Dr. Madigan was inducted into Vanderbilt's H. William Scott, Jr. Society, which recognizes medical students for surgical excellence. Dr. Madigan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Richard E. Redlinger
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Richard E. Redlinger, Jr. joined UPMC in 2016. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and subsequently completed his internship and residency in general surgery and fellowship in vascular surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Redlinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    1350 Locust St, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Andraska is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andraska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Elisa Taffe is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Taffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Meige Disease, Lymphangiectasis, and Lymphedema.

    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Lemierre Syndrome
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    5200 Centre Ave Ste 307, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lemierre Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lemierre Syndrome?

    Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially severe complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previously-healthy adolescents and young adults. It most commonly develops in association with a bacterial throat infection, but it may develop in association with an infection involving the ears, salivary glands (parotitis), sinuses, or teeth; or in association with an Epstein-Barr infection. The bacteria typically responsible for infection in Lemierre syndrome is Fusobacterium necrophorum, although a variety of bacteria can be responsible. In people with Lemierre syndrome, the initial infection spreads into tissues and deep spaces within the neck, leading to the formation of an infected blot clot (septic thrombophlebitis), sometimes made up of pus, in the internal jugular vein (the blood vessel that carries blood away from the brain, face, and neck). The infected clot then circulates in the blood (septicemia), resulting in the infection also spreading to the lungs (most commonly), skeletal system, and/or other parts of the body such as the spleen, liver, kidney, heart, or brain. This can lead to severe complications such as respiratory distress syndrome due to pulmonary emboli (blood clots in the lung), damage to other affected organs, and/or septic shock (in about 7% of cases). Lemierre syndrome may be diagnosed based on signs and symptoms, various blood tests, and imaging studies.

    When should I see a Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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 Lemierre Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lemierre Syndrome 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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