Overview
Dennis Simon, MD, specializes in pediatric critical care medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Simon received his medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) and completed his residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Simon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Craniectomy.
Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
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Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis W. Simon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis W. Simon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dennis W. Simon by calling their office at 412-755-2762. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dennis W. Simon a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis W. Simon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Dennis W. Simon specialize in?
While Dr. Dennis W. Simon is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Craniectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Dennis W. Simon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dennis W. Simon has published 90 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Dennis W. Simon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dennis W. Simon accept my insurance?
Dr. Dennis W. Simon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-755-2762 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Simon isDistinguished. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Simon isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Experienced
- Achalasia Microcephaly SyndromeDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- CraniectomyDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux in InfantsDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- MicrocephalyDr. Simon isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.