Dr. David C. Whitcomb
Overview
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 the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 227 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Mezzanine Level C Wing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
200 Lothrop Street, Digestive Disorders Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
3 Clinical Trials
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Shyam Thakkar is a Gastroenterologist in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Thakkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.
Allegheny Clinic
Manish Dhawan is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dhawan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Stricture, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Amy Hosmer, MD, is a gastroenterologist certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency, Gastroenterology Fellowship, and Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Hosmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. Her top areas of expertise are Gallstones, Neuroma Biliary Tract, Choledocholithiasis, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy.
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
- Elite
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Advanced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- EndoscopyDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.