Dr. Garth A. Elias
Overview
Garth Elias, MD, specializes in burn surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Elias received his medical degree from Hahnemann/Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital.
Dr. Elias is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Elias is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1515 Locust Street, Suite 236, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Garth A. Elias
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Garth A. Elias?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Garth A. Elias by calling their office at 412-232-7681. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Garth A. Elias a top-rated expert for Delirium?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Garth A. Elias is classified as an Distinguished expert for Delirium, 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. Garth A. Elias specialize in?
While Dr. Garth A. Elias is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Garth A. Elias participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Garth A. Elias has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Garth A. Elias's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Garth A. Elias accept my insurance?
Dr. Garth A. Elias accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-7681 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- DeliriumDr. Elias isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- ColostomyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.