Dr. Erin E. Kershaw
Overview
Dr. Kershaw is an Associate Professor of Medicine, the Endowed Chair of Obesity and Diabetes, and the Chief of the Division of Endocrinology. She is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine, in Clinical Lipidology by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology, and in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Dr. Kershaw is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
Dr. Kershaw is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kershaw is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3601 5th Avenue, Falk Suite 3b, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Kershaw 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.
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UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Dr. Mahmud holds board certifications in endocrinology, obesity medicine and internal medicine. His clinical interests are neuroendocrinology (pituitary and adrenal disorders), obesity medicine, thyroid cancer and diabetes management.He is a part of the neuroendocrine unit, specializing in perioperative management of pituitary and skull base surgery patients. He also specializes in obesity medicine and participates in our clinic's medical weight loss programs. Dr. Mahmud is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prolactinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Mahmud is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mahmud is currently accepting new patients.
Steward Surgical And Weight Loss Specialists
Sheetal Nijhawan is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nijhawan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Erin E. Kershaw
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Erin E. Kershaw?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Erin E. Kershaw by calling their office at 724-582-7928. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Erin E. Kershaw a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Erin E. Kershaw is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Erin E. Kershaw specialize in?
While Dr. Erin E. Kershaw is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Erin E. Kershaw participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Erin E. Kershaw has published 89 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Erin E. Kershaw's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Erin E. Kershaw accept my insurance?
Dr. Erin E. Kershaw accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-582-7928 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
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Kershaw isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- ObesityDr. Kershaw isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase DeficiencyDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- HypothyroidismDr. Kershaw isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.