Dennis J. Kitsko
Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
Experienced in Otitis Media with Effusion
205 Millers Run Road, 
Bridgeville, PA 

Overview

Dennis J. Kitsko, DO, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and is certified in otolaryngology by the American Osteopathic of Otolaryngology and Facial Plastic Surgery. He is associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and co-director of the Hearing Center and Cochlear Implant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kitsko received his osteopathic medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pa., and completed his otolaryngology/facial plastic residency at Union Hospital Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and St. Barnabus Health Care System in Union, N.J., followed by his pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at UPMC Children’s. Dr. Kitsko’s clinical interests include children with hearing loss, cochlear implantation, bone anchored hearing devices, chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma, tympanic membrane perforation, and head and neck masses/lesions. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional societies, including the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology. He is also a current member and past president of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and was previously medical staff treasurer for UPMC Children’s.

Dr. Kitsko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Otitis Media with Effusion.

Graduate Institution
Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Union Hospital - Union
Specialties
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Licenses
Pediatric Otolaryngology in PA
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
View 12 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat in Bridgeville
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Other Locations
Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Hearing Center at Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


30 Total Publications

Hearing Preservation Techniques in Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Similar Doctors
David Chi
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Sewickley

2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
Sewickley, PA 
 (14.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

David H. Chi, MD, is a pediatric otolaryngologist and is certified in otolaryngology by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He is associate professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and director of the Hearing Center and Cochlear Implant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Chi received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed his otolaryngology residency at the University of Virginia, followed by his pediatric otolaryngology fellowship at UPMC Children’s. Dr. Chi’s clinical interests include evaluation and treatment of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss and treatment outcomes of pediatric otitis media. He has extensive articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, and Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advances in Children. He enjoys his free time with his wife and three children. His hobbies include chasing his children to their activities and above par swings at golf. View the full list of Dr. Chi's publications on PubMed. View Dr. Chi's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Chi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Otitis, Otitis Media with Effusion, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.

Noel Jabbour
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Sewickley

2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
Sewickley, PA 
 (14.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, French
Accepting New Patients

Noel Jabbour, MD, MS, is the director of the Congenital Ear Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, a specialty center dedicated to the care of children with microtia and aural atresia and other auricular anomalies. He is also the Otolaryngology representative to the Cleft-Craniofacial Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital and is an associate professor of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology and in Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Jabbour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Laryngomalacia, Otitis Media with Effusion, Micrognathia, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

Joseph Dohar
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Otitis Media with Effusion
Pediatric Otolaryngology

Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat In Lawrenceville

4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 3, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Joseph E. Dohar is a professor of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a full-time staff pediatric otolaryngologist at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Following receipt of his medical degree from the Ohio State University, Dr. Dohar completed his residency training at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic where he also received his master's degree. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in pediatric otolaryngology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. Dr. Dohar is the clinical director of the Voice, Resonance, and Swallowing Center, research director of the Airway Center, and co-director of the wound healing program. His interests include voice and swallowing disorders, bronchoesophagology, and congenital and chronic ear disease. Dr. Dohar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Otitis Media with Effusion. His top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion, Laryngomalacia, Otitis, Myringotomy, and Adenoidectomy.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Kitsko's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile