The 20 Best Childhood Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Monroeville, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 121 doctor with experience in Childhood Pancreatitis near Monroeville, PA. Of these, 103 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Georgiades Surgical Associates

    4318 Northern Pike, Suite 103, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James J. Longhi, DO, is a general surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. Dr. Longhi specializes in general surgery, minimally invasive general surgery and bariatric surgery, along with a special interest in robotic surgery.  He completed his fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and completed his general surgery residency at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Longhi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, and Gallstones. Dr. Longhi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Longhi is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Slivka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology

    200 Lothrop Street, Mezzanine Level C Wing, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Whitcomb is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC

    1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendy Craig, DO, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship at the Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine and her medical education at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Craig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Craig is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Craig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC

    1000 Integrity Drive, Suite 110, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hitendra Patel, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Gastroenterology Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. He completed his medical degree at Baroda Medical College and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 409, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rohit Das, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St Margaret, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York and his medical degree at Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Das is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Das is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Das is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 409, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Childhood Pancreatitis. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Neuroma Biliary Tract, Choledocholithiasis, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hosmer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hosmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 409, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Brand, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at University of California at San Francisco and his medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Brand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brand is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Delafield Road, Suite 2005, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Gabbert, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Gabbert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gabbert is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gabbert is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dhiraj Yadav, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. He earned his medical degree at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Yadav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yadav is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yadav is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology DDC

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zureikat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zureikat is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology

    UPMC Digestive Disorders Center

    200 Lothrop Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Lindblad is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. Dr. Lindblad is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lindblad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Seetha Chandra, MD-UPMC

    400 Oxford Drive, Suite 202, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Seetha Chandra, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Seetha Chandra, MD, UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport and UPMC East. She completed her medical degree at JJM Medical College. Dr. Chandra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Hypertension. Dr. Chandra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    RC Medical Associates, PC

    501 Penn Avenue, Suite 2, 
    Turtle Creek, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malaysian

    Raja Chakrapani, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at RC Medical Associates, PC and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Chakrapani received his medical degree from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and completed residencies at the University of Kerala and West Penn Hospital. Dr. Chakrapani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Chakrapani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    Khan Medical Associates, LLC

    200 Penn Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Georgiades Surgical Associates

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC.Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Paniccia is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Paniccia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Childhood Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 409, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Dubner, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency at Boston Medical Center and his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Dubner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Pancreatitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dubner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dubner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Childhood Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis in children, as in adults, occurs when the pancreas becomes swollen and inflamed.

    When should I see a Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor near Monroeville, 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 Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctors near Monroeville, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Childhood Pancreatitis 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 Childhood Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Childhood Pancreatitis 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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