The 20 Best N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency

    Medical Genetics Metabolic In Lawrenceville

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

    Gerard (Jerry) Vockley MD, PhD, is a medical geneticist and is certified in clinical genetics and biochemical and molecular genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. He is chief of the Division of Medical Genetics, director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy, and is the Cleveland Family Endowed Professor of pediatric research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his medical degree and PhD at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the University of Colorado, followed by his fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Vockley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, and Arginase Deficiency. Dr. Vockley is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics and American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    1350 Locust St, Suite 103, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Lemley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lemley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, Arginase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, and Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Pediatrics | Medical Genetics

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

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

    Uta Lichter-Konecki is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichter-Konecki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, and Hypotonia.

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    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    Munhall Family Medicine- UPMC

    2000 West Street, 
    Munhall, PA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Recalde, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Munhall Family Medicine-UPMCShadyside. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Recalde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemiplegia, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, and Arginase Deficiency. Dr. Recalde is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Recalde is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    Genesis Medical Associates

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

    Dr. Louis Heyl, MD is a board-certified Family Medicine Doctor and a long-time physician at Heyl Family Practice, a third-generation primary care office in Pittsburgh. With over 40 years of experience supporting individuals in our community, Dr. Heyl has earned the trust of many family generations since he started his career in medicine. Dr. Heyl has made an effort to continue the legacy of his father, Frank Heyl, by prioritizing quality patient care. This has helped him build a reputation as a preferred PCP in the Pittsburgh area.Dr. Heyl treats a wide range of conditions, and he is a strong believer in trying different things to help manage your health and wellness including adjustments to your diet. Dr. Heyl has become a resource for many of his patients that are exploring the option of a plant-based and whole food lifestyle, as he earned a certification in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University in 2011. Not only does he take the time to educate his patients on the health benefits to the lifestyle, but he is a role model by implementing it in his own day to day meal choices.When asked what his favorite aspect of primary care is, he states, "The people, the relationships. I want patients to know I am invested in their success."Dr. Heyl has held a variety of leadership positions over the course of his career, and he was a founding member of Genesis Medical Associates.Dr. Heyl practices at both offices (West View and McCandless). Dr. Heyl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Gout.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Western BH-Specialty Outpatient Services

    225 Penn Avenue, 
    Wilkinsburg, PA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Venkatlaxman Reddy, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Community Psychiatry and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his medical degree at Guntur Medical College, and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium Tremens, Opioid Use Disorder, Alcoholic Neuropathy, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Reddy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

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

    Daniel Grob, 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. Grob is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Grob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 68 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Grob is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    GMA/Northern Area Family Medicine

    5700 Corporate Drive, Suite 700, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kurt M. Heil, MD specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at GMA/Northern Area Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at Medical College of Virginia and medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Heil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 57 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, High Cholesterol, Infant Hyperglycemia, Apoplexy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Heil is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    Renaissance Family Practice-UPMC

    121 Freeport Road, Suite 100, 
    Blawnox, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shannon Orr, DO, is a family physician, certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Orr received her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at UPMC St. Margaret where she served as chief resident. Dr. Orr’s clinical interests include woman’s health and preventive medicine. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. Dr. Orr enjoys running and biking and lives with her husband and two children in Gibsonia, Pa. Dr. Orr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyphema, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency, and Arginase Deficiency. Dr. Orr is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Orr is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    St. Clair Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1 Robinson Plz Ste 410, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lavanya Karri is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arginase Deficiency, Carbamoyl Phosphate Synthetase 1 Deficiency, and N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine

    Campbell & Philbin Medical Associates

    92 Bradford Avenue, 
    Crafton, PA 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Terence Philbin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Crafton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Philbin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Malnutrition, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Philbin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine

    Mamatas Medical Associates

    10 Duff Rd Ste 212, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emanuel Mamatas is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mamatas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Low Blood Pressure, Hypothyroidism, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Internal Medicine

    Allegheny Medical Practice Network

    4284 William Flynn Hwy Ste 102, 
    Allison Park, PA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Nigborowicz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Allison Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nigborowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency
    Family Medicine

    Pma-Golden Mile FP

    1620 Golden Mile Hwy Ste 100, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roberta Miller is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency?

    N-acetylglutamate synthase deficiency is a disorder that causes abnormally high levels of ammonia to accumulate in the blood. Ammonia, which is formed when proteins are broken down in the body, is toxic if the levels become too high. The brain is especially sensitive to the effects of excess ammonia.

    When should I see a N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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 N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the N-Acetylglutamate Synthase Deficiency 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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