Overview
Barry Schaitkin is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schaitkin has been practicing medicine for over 38 years is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Facial Paralysis, Salivary Duct Stones, Sialadenitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5200 Centre Ave Ste 211, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Barry Schaitkin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Barry Schaitkin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Barry Schaitkin by calling their office at 412-621-0123. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Barry Schaitkin a top-rated expert for Facial Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Barry Schaitkin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Facial Paralysis, 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. Barry Schaitkin specialize in?
While Dr. Barry Schaitkin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Facial Paralysis, Salivary Duct Stones, and Sialadenitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Barry Schaitkin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Barry Schaitkin has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Facial Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Barry Schaitkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Barry Schaitkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Barry Schaitkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-621-0123 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
- Distinguished
- Facial ParalysisDr. Schaitkin isDistinguished. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Salivary Duct StonesDr. Schaitkin isDistinguished. Learn about Salivary Duct Stones.
- SialadenitisDr. Schaitkin isDistinguished. Learn about Sialadenitis.
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Schaitkin isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Schaitkin isAdvanced. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Schaitkin isAdvanced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Schaitkin isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Schaitkin isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)Dr. Schaitkin isExperienced. Learn about Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS).
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- DFNB1Dr. Schaitkin isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Dry MouthDr. Schaitkin isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.