
Overview
Dr. David J. Levinthal is a gastroenterologist and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He is director of the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. Levinthal received his doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; he completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and his gastroenterology fellowship at UPMC.
Dr. Levinthal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Gastroparesis, Protein Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David J. Levinthal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David J. Levinthal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David J. Levinthal by calling their office at 412-232-8888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David J. Levinthal a top-rated expert for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David J. Levinthal is classified as an Elite expert for Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, 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 J. Levinthal specialize in?
While Dr. David J. Levinthal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), and Gastroparesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. David J. Levinthal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David J. Levinthal has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. David J. Levinthal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David J. Levinthal accept my insurance?
Dr. David J. Levinthal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-8888 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
- Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeDr. Levinthal isElite. Learn about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)Dr. Levinthal isDistinguished. Learn about Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS).
- Advanced
- GastroparesisDr. Levinthal isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- MalnutritionDr. Levinthal isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Levinthal isAdvanced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColitisDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Levinthal isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.



