
Overview
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 225 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Mezzanine Level C Wing, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
200 Lothrop Street, Digestive Disorders 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.
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UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care, Shadyside, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Randall Brand, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at University of California at San Francisco and his medical degree at University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brand is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David C. Whitcomb
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David C. Whitcomb?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David C. Whitcomb by calling their office at 412-648-9130. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David C. Whitcomb a top-rated expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David C. Whitcomb is classified as an Elite expert for Hereditary Pancreatitis, 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. David C. Whitcomb specialize in?
While Dr. David C. Whitcomb is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. David C. Whitcomb participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David C. Whitcomb has published 224 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. David C. Whitcomb's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David C. Whitcomb accept my insurance?
Dr. David C. Whitcomb accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-648-9130 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
- Elite
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isElite. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
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- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- ObesityDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Whitcomb isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- EndoscopyDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Whitcomb isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.



