Sara J. Straesser
Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

Dr. Sara J. Straesser

Pediatrics
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Anesthesiology
800 Howard Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 
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Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Anesthesiology
800 Howard Avenue, 
Altoona, PA 
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Overview

Sara Straesser is a Pediatrics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Straesser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia and Acute Pain.

Graduate Institution
Drexel University College Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Pediatrics
Licenses
Pediatric Anesthesiology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Anesthesiology
American Board Of Anesthesiology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Altoona
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Anesthesiology
800 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Call: 814-889-7700
Other Locations
UPMC Bedford Memorial
10455 Lincoln Highway, Everett, PA 15537
Call: 814-405-1058
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Anesthesiology
620 Howard Avenue, Floor 7, Altoona, PA 16601
Call: 814-889-4439
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Anesthesiology
800 Howard Avenue, UPMC Altoona Surgery Center, Altoona, PA 16601
Call: 814-889-7700
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