Overview
Dr. Alejandro Hoberman graduated from medical school and general pediatrics residency in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed a General Academic Pediatrics fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.He currently heads the Division of General Academic Pediatrics, is the executive vice chair and vice chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Pediatrics, and has been established as the Jack L. Paradise Distinguished Service Professor in honor of his research mentor. Dr. Hoberman also has administrative responsibilities as the president of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics, the largest primary care pediatrics organization in western and central Pa. with 58 offices including Express Care locations and over 1M yearly visits.Dr. Hoberman is very involved in research related to acute otitis media (AOM). He has contributed studies to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this frequently occurring condition. He has also contributed studies related to prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up imaging of urinary tract infections (UTI) in children.Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s Department of Pediatrics bio page which has more information about his specific research endeavors, including publications, leadership positions, awards, and more.Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Hoberman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diarrhea, and Myringotomy.
Dr. Hoberman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 96 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Hoberman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3420 5th Avenue, Upper Level, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
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Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman by calling their office at 412-692-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman a top-rated expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman is classified as an Elite expert for Urinary Tract Infection in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman specialize in?
While Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Tract Infection in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejandro M. Hoberman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Urinary Tract Infection in Children
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- Otitis Media with EffusionDr. Hoberman isDistinguished. Learn about Otitis Media with Effusion.
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- MyringotomyDr. Hoberman isAdvanced. Learn about Myringotomy.
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- DiarrheaDr. Hoberman isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Hoberman isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.