Christine E. Kistler
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
200 Lothrop Street, 4E MUH Benedum Geriatric Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Christine Kistler, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in family medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Geriatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Kistler received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed her residency at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Kistler is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Dementia, Pneumonia, and Necrosis.

Dr. Kistler is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine , American Board Of Family Medicine, and American Board Of Family Medicine . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kistler is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Geriatrics

Licenses

Family Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Family Medicine
American Board Of Family Medicine
American Board Of Family Medicine

Fellowships

University of California at San Francisco

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English
French
Japanese

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Benedum Geriatric Center
200 Lothrop Street, 4E MUH Benedum Geriatric Center, 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.


1 Clinical Trials

PRagmatic EValuation of evENTs And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in oldEr Adults (PREVENTABLE)
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Is Dr. Christine E. Kistler a top-rated expert for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christine E. Kistler is classified as an Advanced expert for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), 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. Christine E. Kistler specialize in?

While Dr. Christine E. Kistler is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Dementia, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.

Does Dr. Christine E. Kistler participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christine E. Kistler has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). You can view a list of Dr. Christine E. Kistler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christine E. Kistler accept my insurance?

Dr. Christine E. Kistler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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