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    MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 85 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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      Elite in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Elite in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      TiPS - UPMC Children's Pine Center

      5608 Wilkins Avenue, Suite 202, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig S. Coleman, MD, specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry and is board-certified in psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Coleman completed his esidency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

      Jared W. Magnani
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jared Magnani, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a cardiologist in the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanford University and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Magnani joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2016. He directs clinical trials that focus on social factors and health literacy to improve clinical care and outcomes for vulnerable patients with cardiovascular disease. He is widely published on social determinants and is a long-term member of the American Heart Association. 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. View the full list of Dr. Magnani’s publications on PubMed. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Magnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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      Quoc-dien Trinh
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      UPMC Department Of Urology

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 209, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, serves as the Chair of the Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Chair of Urology, UPMC. A globally recognized urological surgeon-scientist, Dr. Trinh has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Citizenship Award from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the 2022 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year award for New England. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Top Asian American Pacific Islander Doctor. Dr. Trinh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.

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      Roy E. Smith
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Oncology | Hematology
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Oncology | Hematology

      Classical Hematology

      3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Roy E. Smith, MD, is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr Smith specializes in bleeding and thrombotic disorders, Rare Homologic Diseases, Chronic Leukemia and Myelodyplasia. Dr. Smith is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, Columbus, and his Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, College of Medicine, Madison. He completed his residency in medical oncology and his fellowship in hematology oncology, both at The Ohio State University. He is the former director of the Ohio State University Hospital's Special Coagulation Laboratory and its Hemophilia Center. He presently serves as chairman of the Central Investigational Review Board for the Cancer Therapeutics and Development branch of the National Cancer Institute and has served on the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drug Advisory Committee and the Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee of the FDA. Dr. Smith serves as the co-chair of the Anticoagulation Task Force for the Presbyterian Hospital and its affiliates and chair of the Anticoagulation Working Group of the system-wide P and T committee. Dr. Smith is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society for Scientific Exploration, The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, the American Medical Association and the American Society for Apheresis, and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis and Hemostasis. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Shwartzman Phenomenon, and Porphyria.

      Craig Seaman
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Hematology
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Hematology

      Classical Hematology

      3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Craig Seaman is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Seaman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Von Willebrand Disease (VWD), Hemophilia A, Blood Clots, and Hemophilic Arthropathy. Dr. Seaman is currently accepting new patients.

      Mario G. Solari
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Plastic Surgery
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Plastic Surgery

      UPMC Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery

      3601 5th Avenue, 6B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mario Solari is a Plastic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Solari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Osteotomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Solari is currently accepting new patients.

      James Cooper
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Pediatric Hematology Oncology

      Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Cooper, MD, MSc, is clinical director of the Coagulation Program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics. Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency and internship in pediatrics at the University of Connecticut-Connecticut Children's Medical Center followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital. Dr. Cooper also earned his master's of science in clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research Education. In his role as clinical director of the Coagulation Program, Dr. Cooper cares for children with bleeding disorders and thrombosis concerns. As part of that mission, Dr. Cooper and Dr. Tahniat Syed of Adolescent Medicine co-lead a dedicated clinic for young women with menstrual disorders, known as the CHAMP (Comprehensive Hematologic Assessment of Adolescents with Menstrual Problems) Clinic. In addition to coagulation disorders, Dr. Cooper also cares for children with a variety of oncologic and other hematologic problems. Dr. Cooper’s research interests include thrombosis rates in adolescents and young adults versus younger children with cancer and the cost effectiveness of laboratory analysis of clotting disorders in children. He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Critical Mass Young Adult Alliance, the American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders, and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society. View the full list of Dr. Cooper’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hemophilia A, and Blood Clots.

      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      1350 Locust St, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Elizabeth Andraska is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andraska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Deep Vein Thrombosis, Venous Insufficiency, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

      Gele B. Moloney
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery

      UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 220, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Gele Moloney is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moloney has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Moloney is currently accepting new patients.

      Shaum S. Sridharan
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Otolaryngology
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Otolaryngology

      Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.

      203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shaum Sridharan, MD, graduated from the University of Texas where he also received his medical degree. He completed his residency in otolaryngology at New York University before pursuing dual fellowships in head and neck oncology at the University of South Carolina and Laryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Tongue Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Glossectomy, and Mastoidectomy.

      Kenneth J. Smith
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Internal Medicine

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of General Internal Medicine

      200 Lothrop Street, Suite 9S, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kenneth Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Short Bowel Syndrome, Flu, Tubal Ligation, and Mastoidectomy.

      Christine M. Leeper
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery

      Trauma And General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian

      3601 5th Avenue, Suite 6B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christine Leeper, MD, MS, is a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an assistant professor of surgery and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Leeper’s clinical interests include trauma-induced coagulopathy and optimal transfusion practice in adult and pediatric trauma. Dr. Leeper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Hemolysis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Jason L. Sperry
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery

      Trauma And General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian

      3601 5th Avenue, Suite 6B, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jason Sperry, MD, specializes in general surgery and trauma surgery and is certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Division of General and Trauma Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC East, and UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Sperry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

      Andrew R. Watson
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery

      UPMC Digestive Disorders Center At UPMC Presbyterian

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

      Andrew R. Watson, MD, MLitt, FACS FATA, is a professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh.  Dr. Watson is an expert in minimally invasive colorectal surgery with a focus on inflammatory bowel diseases - ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Watson is board-certified in general surgery. He obtained his Masters in Literature and Architectural History at Oxford University, England. His medical degree was obtained from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York.  He completed his surgical residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Watson has special interests in telemedicine and digital healthcare.  He serves as a senior medical director for digital health at the UPMC Health Plan.  He is also a senior medical advisor to UPMC Enterprises.  He is past president of the American Telemedicine Association.  He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as the American Telemedicine Association. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Anorectal Abscess, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

      Hyagriv N. Simhan
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine

      300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Simhan is an experienced clinical and translational perinatal researcher, with focus on preterm birth. He completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at Boston University.  Following completion of internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Simhan completed fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Infectious Diseases and Immunology.  He also received a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in establishing and implementing obstetrical patient safety and health care quality efforts, including obstetrical crisis medical emergency teams and labor induction process improvement.  These efforts have been acknowledged through receipt of the Fine Award for Health Care Quality Improvement from the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative and the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Achievement Award for Health Care Quality Improvement/Patient Safety. Dr. Simhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

      Steve N. Caritis
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

      300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steleanos Caritis, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his fellowship at Columbia University Hospital. Dr. Caritis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.

      Belinda N. Rivera
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

      UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center At UPMC Shadyside

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 610, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Belinda Rivera-Lebron, MD, MS, specializes in pulmonology and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Somerset, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Bedford, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Rivera-Lebron is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

      Adolph J. Yates
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

      UPMC Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 415, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      A.J. Yates, Jr., MD, is a graduate of Harvard College, and completed his doctor of medicine, internship, and residency at Johns Hopkins. He is associate professor and vice chairman for quality management within the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. He serves as chief of orthopaedics at UPMC Shadyside, where he specializes in hip and knee replacement as well as knee arthroscopy. Dr. Yates is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, in which he is chairman of the EBM committee. Dr. Yates is currently serving on the Surgical Committee for the National Quality Forum, as well as CMS technical expert panels. He serves on MEDCAC and previously served on the Device panel for the FDA. He has helped AAOS prepare several national clinical guidelines and appropriate use criteria. His research interests include interventions for osteoarthritis, patient-derived outcomes, and developing techniques for promoting the safest and best long-term outcomes in joint replacement. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Yates is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Derrick P. Thomas
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Physician Assistant
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      Physician Assistant

      Full Health Primary Care-UPMC

      6301 Forbes Avenue, Suite 300, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Thomas Derrick, PA-C, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. He practices at Squirrel Hill Family Practice-UPMC. He completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Saint Francis University. Mr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) and Vitamin B12 Deficiency.

      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
      General Surgery

      Allegheny Clinic

      314 E N Ave, Ahn Surgical Oncology, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Casey Allen is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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 Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) 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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