The 20 Best Portal Hypertension Doctors Near Me in Coraopolis, PA

Dr. Richard Kim was born in New York and received his B.S. in biology and psychology at Georgetown University in 1983. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in 1987. Dr. Kim completed his residency in Internal Medicine and his specialty training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he later served as chief Fellow. Following his training, Dr. Kim remained an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University. During his faculty tenure at the University, Dr. Kim was named the Chief of Endoscopy and later the Associate Chief of the GI section at the University Drive VA Medical Center. Through a grant from the NIH, Dr. Kim completed his Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology in 1997 from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. His career has been distinguished by awards for excellence in clinical research by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, and the Glaxo Institute for Digestive Health. Dr. Kim was President of the Medical Staff at Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus from 2010-2012. Dr. Kim served on the Board of Directors of Heritage Valley Health System from 2012 to 2021. Dr. Kim is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is an active member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Kim specializes in esophageal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, cancer of the GI tract, and Therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Lester E. Stine was born in the Pittsburgh area. He received his undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He remained in Baltimore and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins in 1986. Dr. Stine then completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He received the Charles Carpenter Award for Clinical Excellence as a Senior Resident. Dr. Stine's interest in liver disease took him to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he did his Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Stine is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He scored in the top 10% of nationwide gastroenterology board candidates. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.Dr. Stine is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is now President of the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition and Medical Director of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. Dr. Stine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, and Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology.Dr. Stine's interests include liver disease, gastrointestinal tumors, and therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family. Dr. Stine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Doctor Lal is a Penn State graduate (2008) majoring in Biology. He also received an M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph’s Univ. in Philadelphia and was awarded a Certificate in Biomedical Science from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia's Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency training at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in New Jersey, where he also completed specialty fellowship training in Gastroenterology. He was chosen as Chief Fellow, a prestigious award.He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Lal is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He currently resides in Pittsburgh with his wife, who is from the Pittsburgh area, and his three young children. Dr. Lal enjoys traveling with his family. His hobbies include hiking, reading, cooking, and watching Penn State football. Dr. Lal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.

Dr. Ernest Stanley graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada, in 1982. He also attended that university's Medical School, graduating in 1986. A residency in Internal Medicine was then completed at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Stanley obtained his specialty training in Gastroenterology at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario - a center known for its research in inflammatory bowel disease. He was Chief Resident at McMaster from 1991-1992 and was awarded local and national scholarships for his research regarding the effects of inflammation in diseases of the intestines. Dr. Stanley is Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and distinguished himself in these exams by scoring in the top 2% of candidates nationwide. Recently, Dr. Stanley was recertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine by passing written Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology examinations.Dr. Stanley is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. His special interests are inflammatory bowel disease and therapeutic hepatobiliary endoscopy (ERCP), and he is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Stanley resides in Sewickley with his wife and four children. Dr. Stanley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dr. Frank Kim (not to be confused with Dr. Richard Kim, his brother) comes to us from the Cleveland Clinic, where he was Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. He was also a Therapeutic Endoscopist with the Ohio Permanente Medical Group in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kim has also held teaching positions at the George Washington University Medical Center and the Washington Hospital Center, where he developed the Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Training Program to instruct medical residents about colon cancer screening.Dr. Kim received his B.A. in 1980 from Johns Hopkins University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He earned his M.D. in 1984 at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and his Masters in Business Science at John Hopkins in 1996. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology in 1989 at the University of Maryland and did post-graduate research in molecular genetics. He has published articles about Helicobacter Pylori infection. Dr. Frank Kim is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Kim is active on Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Ohio Valley General Hospital, and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center staff. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastrointestinal Association. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing volleyball, attending live concerts and live theater, and travel. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

Jennifer Totten, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Totten completed her fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital, residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Totten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Mlecko earned his medical degree from the Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Temple University Hospital, where he also trained as a fellow in the specialty of gastroenterology. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and has special interests in hepatology and motility. Dr. Mlecko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Koziara earned his medical degree from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Koziara completed his fellowship training in gastroenterology at Allegheny General Hospital. He is board-certified in gastroenterology and has special interest in inflammatory bowel disease, nutrition, and preventive care. Dr. Koziara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diverticular Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jennifer Chennat, MD, specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases and is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Chennat received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and fellowships at Loyola University Medical Center and the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Chennat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Nicholas Mahoney is a Gastroenterologist in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

James E. Squires MD, MS, is a pediatric hepatologist and is certified in pediatric gastroenterology and advanced/transplant hepatology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and is the Associate Director of Hepatology and the Director of the Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Texas and completed his residency followed by his fellowships in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Advanced/Transplant Hepatology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Squires is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Ashim K. Dayalan, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Dayalan completed his residency at St Francis Medical Center and medical degree at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute. Dr. Dayalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Nicholas Bellicini is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bellicini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Barrett Esophagus, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Harkirat Singh, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Medical Director of GI Endoscopy at the UPMC Mercy Hospital.Dr.Singh's clinical and research interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, bile duct strictures, pancreato-biliary endoscopy, gastroenterological malignancies, general gastroenterology and hepatology.In addition to upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, Dr.Singh specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic mucosal resection, and deep enteroscopy. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Aylin Tansel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Tansel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Simon Horslen, MBChB, FRCPCH, is a pediatric hepatologist and transplant physician and is certified in General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology by the Medical Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. He is director of Pediatric Hepatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Horslen earned his medical degree at the University of Bristol Medical School in England and is a fellow and founding member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK). He is a fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.Dr. Horslen has worked in the United States for the last 23 years, initially at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and subsequently at Seattle Children’s in Seattle, WA as director of Hepatology and medical director of Solid Organ Transplantation. His clinical and research interests include pediatric liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver and intestine transplantation. He has over 150 publications in the areas of pediatric liver disease, intestinal failure, and transplantation and participates in several multicenter studies.Dr. Horslen lives in Edgeworth with his wife, Sarah. He has two adult children who continue to live in the Pacific Northwest. He is an avid soccer fan, likes to play golf when his busy schedule allows, and is a woodturner and particularly enjoys making bowls on his lathe.View the full list of Dr. Horslen’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Horslen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Cholestasis, Biliary Atresia, and Liver Transplant.

Janet Kuzmishin, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and the Digestive Disorders Center at Magee-Womens Hospital, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her fellowship at University of Chicago, medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and fellowship at University of Chicago. Dr. Kuzmishin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Mordechai Rabinovitz, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Rabinovitz received his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beilinson Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rabinovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

Kevin McGrath, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Portal Hypertension. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.