Overview
Alison Althans is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, and Gastrointestinal Fistula.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
UPMC Digestive Disorders Center At UPMC Presbyterian
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AHN Colon & Rectal Surgery At Mellon Pavilion
Offering same-day appointments, Dr. Fortunato is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who offers comprehensive colorectal health care services for benign and cancerous colorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, and pelvic floor issues. Dr. Fortunato uses minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal surgery – often through a single small incision – to treat colorectal cancer, inflammatory disease, rectal prolapse, diverticulitis, and more. In addition, Dr. Fortunato offers state-of-the-art treatment for fecal incontinence, complex rectovaginal fistulas, pilonidal disease, hemorrhoids, and other problems. Dr. Fortunato earned his medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital. He then completed a colon and rectal fellowship at Louisiana State University/ Schumpert Medical Center and has been in practice since 2010. Dr. Fortunato has a strong academic interest and holds many positions in both national and international colon and rectal cancer societies. He is the Program Director of the AHN Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship, and an Associate Program Director for the AHN General Surgery Residency Program. Dr. Fortunato has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and edits several colorectal journals. He is a fellow in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Fortunato is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Fortunato is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Fortunato is currently accepting new patients.
St. Clair Medical Group Colorectal Surgery
Leigh Nadler is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nadler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Nadler is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alison R. Althans
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alison R. Althans?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alison R. Althans by calling their office at 412-647-2345. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alison R. Althans a top-rated expert for Anorectal Abscess?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alison R. Althans is classified as an Experienced expert for Anorectal Abscess, 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. Alison R. Althans specialize in?
While Dr. Alison R. Althans is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anorectal Abscess, Anal Fissure, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Alison R. Althans participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alison R. Althans has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anorectal Abscess. You can view a list of Dr. Alison R. Althans's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alison R. Althans accept my insurance?
Dr. Alison R. Althans accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-2345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Anal FissureDr. Althans isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Althans isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Althans isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Althans isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.

