Overview
Amy Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH, is a professor and endowed chair in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is also the vice chair for quality and outcomes and chief of pediatric rehabilitation medicine services at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP). She received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and then completed dual residencies in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation in Cincinnati. During her residencies, she also earned her MPH from the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health in health policy and management. While completing an NIH career development award, Dr. Houtrow earned her PhD with distinction in medical sociology from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). She is board-certified in pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation medicine.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Dr. Houtrow is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, American Board Of Pediatrics , and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 178 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Houtrow is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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.
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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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy J. Houtrow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy J. Houtrow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy J. Houtrow by calling their office at 412-692-5096. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amy J. Houtrow a top-rated expert for Neurogenic Bowel?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy J. Houtrow is classified as an Experienced expert for Neurogenic Bowel, 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. Amy J. Houtrow specialize in?
While Dr. Amy J. Houtrow is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Neurogenic Bowel, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Amy J. Houtrow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy J. Houtrow has published 178 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurogenic Bowel. You can view a list of Dr. Amy J. Houtrow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amy J. Houtrow accept my insurance?
Dr. Amy J. Houtrow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5096 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Houtrow isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Houtrow isExperienced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Houtrow isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.