Stephanie Romutis, MD, specializes in pancreatobiliary diseases and is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Romutis received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Romutis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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 Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Carolyn Ellis, MD, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and a clinical associate professor of medicine at UPMC. Dr. Ellis received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC. She received her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Focal Dystonia, Tenesmus, and High Cholesterol.

Shelby Snashall, PA-C, specializes in gastroenterology and is a certified physician assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. She completed a Master of Physician Assistant Studies at South University in Tampa, Florida.  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. Ms. Gitomer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Opioid Induced Constipation, Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Tenesmus.

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 Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo.

Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

Anthony Yates is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Sitosterolemia, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and High Cholesterol.

Jeffrey Reasbeck is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reasbeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Tenesmus, and Sitosterolemia.

Akash Gadani is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gadani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Diana Detwiler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Detwiler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top area of expertise is Tenesmus.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Brent Angott is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Angott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Radhika Kotha is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kotha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Premature Ovarian Failure.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Nicholas Mahoney, a Pennsylvania native, and Penn State alumnus, graduated in 2008 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where he received an award for the best average in Internal Medicine in medical school. Dr. Mahoney did his Medical Residency training and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. In 2014, he entered private practice with a large Gastroenterology group in Harrisburg. He is Board Certified in Gastroenterology. He is a well-rounded Gastroenterologist who can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of digestive diseases and is fluent in all endoscopic procedures, such as EGD and Colonoscopy examinations. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Gastroenterology Association. 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. Dr. Mahoney enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and two young children. His hobbies include hiking, running, and cheering on the local sports teams. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Endoscopy.

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 Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome.

A native of Western Pennsylvania, Dr. Robert Fusco graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh. As an undergraduate, he was elected into Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society membership. In 1973, he received his medical degree with honors from the University and was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. His specialty training in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology was at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina. He has been in practice at Sewickley since 1977. Dr. Fusco is board-certified both in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology, and the American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers.He was formerly president of Sewickley Medical Association, a multi-specialty group President of the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition, and Medical Director of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dr. Fusco is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. He is married, has three children, seven grandchildren, and resides with his wife in Sewickley, PA. Dr. Fusco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Kathryn Mcparlane is a Gastroenterologist in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcparlane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tenesmus. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Tenesmus.