Dr. Emir Tas
Overview
Emir Tas, MD, is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist at the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency training at the Children's Hospital of University of Illinois at Chicago and pediatric endocrinology fellowships at the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Tas is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Emir Tas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Emir Tas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Emir Tas by calling their office at 412-692-5170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Emir Tas a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Emir Tas is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Emir Tas specialize in?
While Dr. Emir Tas is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Newborn Low Blood Sugar. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Emir Tas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Emir Tas has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Emir Tas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Emir Tas accept my insurance?
Dr. Emir Tas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5170 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
- Advanced
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Tas isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Tas isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- MosaicismDr. Tas isExperienced. Learn about Mosaicism.
- Newborn Low Blood SugarDr. Tas isExperienced. Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Tas isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Tas isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.