The 20 Best Subacute Combined Degeneration Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 199 doctor with experience in Subacute Combined Degeneration near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 170 are Experienced, 26 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration

    UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 105, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome. Dr. Zaretskaya is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Zaretskaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC General Internal Medicine

    3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore, 9 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna-Binney McCague, MD is a board-certified pediatrician and internist and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her Residency at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. She completed a fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Mccague is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gitelman Syndrome, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Lung Metastases. Dr. Mccague is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mccague is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration

    UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center)

    1 Buffalo Street, Suite East 412, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Visoiu is a fellowship trained geriatrician with special interest in managing complex medical issues, multiple comorbidity, and polypharmacy. Dr. Visoiu has vast experience with cognitive evaluation and managing patients with cognitive and behavioral problems associated with dementia. Other area of interest are falls evaluation, prevention strategies, and osteoporosis.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Visoiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Delirium. Dr. Visoiu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Visoiu is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration

    UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center)

    1 Buffalo Street, Suite East 412, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adele Towers, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center) and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Towers received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Towers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Towers is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Geriatrics

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hassan is a physician who genuinely cares and listens to patients. He gives elderly patients the time and respect they deserve. Dr. Hassan focuses his care on trying to help his patients preserve their independence and enjoy quality rather than quantity, of life. Dr. Hassan feels that the elderly are a neglected part of our society and he is an advocate of healthy living.He works to challenge and encourage patients to achieve their goals of weight loss and gives strategies to do so. One of his goals is to reduce the number of medications his patients are taking because he feels too many elderly people are over medicated. His patients adore him, and he does the same.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hassan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Rubin, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He practices at UPMC Senior Care Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Rubin received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, completed his residency at Royal Victoria Hospital, and fellowship at Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Delirium, and Memory Loss. Dr. Rubin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada , and Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Karen Scandrett, MD, is a geriatrician and is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She directs the geriatric medicine fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital and the geriatrics training track for the Internal Medicine residency program.Dr. Scandrett received her medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1996 and completed her primary care internal medicine residency at the Cambridge Hospital, followed by geriatrics fellowship at the Harvard Division on Aging. While at Harvard she also completed her master’s degree in public health.Prior to joining the UPMC Division of Geriatrics in 2012, Dr. Scandrett was on faculty at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine where she coordinated education in post-acute care. At UPMC she piloted the geriatric trauma consultation service at Presbyterian Hospital, attended on the geriatric service at Magee Women’s Hospital, and provided post-acute care at Heritage Place. She was delighted to transition to office-based practice at Shadyside Hospital in 2019.Her clinical interests include patient-centered deprescribing, biopsychosocial approaches to chronic illness management, and geriatric-sensitive quality improvement in acute and post-acute care. When she is not providing patient care, Dr. Scandrett is involved in efforts to expand training opportunities in geriatric medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Scandrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Scandrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scandrett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Hematology Oncology

    Elana J Bloom, MD

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 606, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elana Bloom is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Heyde Syndrome, Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), and Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K. Dr. Bloom is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    GMA/Dayalan And Associates, Family Medicine

    3601 McKnight East Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Dayalan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    GMA/Dayalan And Associates, Family Medicine

    3601 McKnight East Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Prashan Thiagarajah, 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. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Thiagarajah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Thiagarajah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC

    1400 Locust Street, Suite 5109, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibrahim Ghobrial, MD, is an internist and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. He is clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ghobrial received his medical degree from the University of Cairo and completed his residency at the former St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Dr. Ghobrial is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Ghobrial is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Benign Copper Deficiency, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Insulinoma, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Ghobrial is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghobrial is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Craig Medical Associates-UPMC

    300 Halket Street, Suite 1731, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael W. Finikiotis, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis received his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo. Dr. Finikiotis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC General Internal Medicine

    3459 5th Avenue, UPMC Montefiore, 9 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rebecca Mancoll, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Mancoll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Heyde Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Mancoll is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Pittsburgh Primary Care-UPMC

    969 Greentree Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Debra Salim, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified  by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Pittsburgh Primary Care-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at Marshall University School of Medicine and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Salim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Memory Loss, and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy. Dr. Salim is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Salim is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Shea Medical Center

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 509, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    D. Michael Elnicki, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Elnicki completed his fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Elnicki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Rhabdoid Tumor, Synovial Sarcoma, and Rhabdomyosarcoma. Dr. Elnicki is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elnicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Stull, Jarvis And Spinola Internal Medicine Associates - UPMC

    5215 Centre Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Jarvis, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Stull, Jarvis and Spinola Internal Medicine Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Jarvis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Conversion Disorder, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Huntington Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. Dr. Jarvis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Patel Medical Associates LLC

    2409 Brownsville Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushik Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Family Medicine

    UPP Family Medicine - Lifestyle Medicine

    5608 Wilkins Avenue, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Ference is also board certified in Lifestyle Medicine which is a specialty that uses ""lifestlye prescriptions"" to prevent, treat and reverse many chronic diseases such as obesity, hypertention, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and many cancers. She is accepting new patients that wish to pursue lifestyle changes and take control over their own health.". Dr. Ference is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Shingles, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Ference is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Ference is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Pittsburgh Primary Care-UPMC

    4190 Brownsville Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Jenkins, DO, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at Pittsburgh Primary Care-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and her residency at UPMC Mercy. Dr. Jenkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Jenkins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Subacute Combined Degeneration
    Internal Medicine

    Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC

    4190 Brownsville Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Howard Pittle, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. He completed his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College and residency at Excela Health. Dr. Pittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subacute Combined Degeneration. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pancreatectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Pittle is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Subacute Combined Degeneration?

    Subacute combined degeneration (SCD) is a disorder of the spinal cord, brain, and nerves. It causes weakness, abnormal sensations, mental problems, and vision difficulties.

    When should I see a Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Subacute Combined Degeneration 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 Subacute Combined Degeneration doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Subacute Combined Degeneration 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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