Dr. Carolina Pinzon
Overview
Carolina Pinzon-Guzman, MD, PhD, is a pediatric surgeon in the Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital. She is board-certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. Dr. Pinzon-Guzman is also an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, followed by medical school at Pennsylvania State University where she also obtained her PhD in developmental neurobiology. She then moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she completed general surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical center where she also continued her research studies in developmental biology of the gastrointestinal system. Dr. Pinzon-Guzman then completed a fetal surgery clinical and research fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio followed by pediatric surgery fellowship at Montreal Children’s hospital.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia and Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
Dr. Pinzon is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Pinzon is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carolina Pinzon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carolina Pinzon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carolina Pinzon by calling their office at 412-569-4516. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carolina Pinzon a top-rated expert for Esophageal Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carolina Pinzon is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal Atresia, 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. Carolina Pinzon specialize in?
While Dr. Carolina Pinzon is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Atresia, Helicobacter Pylori Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Carolina Pinzon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carolina Pinzon has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Carolina Pinzon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carolina Pinzon accept my insurance?
Dr. Carolina Pinzon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-4516 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Esophageal AtresiaDr. Pinzon isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Atresia.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Pinzon isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.