Overview
"Dr. Evgenia Sklirou was born and raised in Athens, Greece, and graduated from Athens Medical School. She then completed a 4-year Pediatric residency at the ""P & A Kyriakou"" Children's Hospital in Athens, Greece. In order to pursue her dream of specializing in Genetics, she moved to the United States in 2013. After spending two years as an observer in the Medical Genetics Department at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP), she was accepted into the Medical Genetics residency at UPMC. Following her two-year training, she completed a 1-year fellowship in Medical Biochemical Genetics at CHP. During her fellowship, Dr. Sklirou participated a research project to develop and test a point of care device to test blood phenylalanine levels in patients with phenylketonuria. She was awarded the prestigious Richard Koch Award for Biochemical Genetics Training by the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics in support of this work. Dr. Sklirou is board certified in Medical Genetics and Medical Biochemical Genetics and joined the faculty of the Division of Medical Genetics on July 1st 2018. She sees general genetics patients as well as patients with inborn errors of metabolism.".
Dr. Sklirou is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Reye Syndrome and Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
Dr. Sklirou is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics and American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics . She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sklirou is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Clinical Research
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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. Evgenia Sklirou
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Evgenia Sklirou?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Evgenia Sklirou by calling their office at 412-692-5070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Evgenia Sklirou a top-rated expert for Reye Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Evgenia Sklirou is classified as an Advanced expert for Reye 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. Evgenia Sklirou specialize in?
While Dr. Evgenia Sklirou is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Reye Syndrome, Newborn Low Blood Sugar. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Evgenia Sklirou participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Evgenia Sklirou has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Reye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Evgenia Sklirou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Evgenia Sklirou accept my insurance?
Dr. Evgenia Sklirou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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