
Overview
Dr. Eid, specializes in minimally invasive general surgical techniques and is renowned for introducing and evaluating new techniques and modalities for minimally invasive surgery with particular expertise in bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and dedication to patient care. Dr. Eid is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is experienced in the newer bariatric surgery technique of vertical sleeve gastrectomy, as well as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. In addition to bariatric surgery, he also specializes in revision surgeries, laparoscopic hernia repair including sports hernias, the surgical treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, including gastric resection, laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.. Dr. Eid received his medical training at the American University of Beirut and completed a general surgery internship and residency at the University of Iowa. He also completed a minimally invasive surgical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Eid has been appointed to numerous faculty positions throughout the Pittsburg area. He is accepting patients 15 years and older.
Dr. Eid is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Dr. Eid is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
12311 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
138 Gallery Drive, Mcmurray, PA 15317
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Minimally Invasive Bariatric And General Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Anita P. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS, is a minimally invasive general surgeon certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Courcoulas attended Brown University, where she graduated with honors and completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, also with honors. She completed her general surgery internship and residency, pediatric surgery post-graduate research fellowship, and minimally invasive surgery post-graduate fellowship training all at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health during her surgical training program. Dr. Courcoulas specializes in minimal access general surgery, abdominal surgery during pregnancy, and bariatric and metabolic surgery. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, clinical trials, and emerging technologies in bariatric surgery.Dr. Courcoulas is active within many national surgical and obesity organizations, serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and has published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters.View Dr. Courcoulas' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Courcoulas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Courcoulas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Courcoulas is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Surgical Associates
Atilla Soran, MD, MPH, FACS, FNCBC, is a breast surgical oncologist at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC. He specialized in surgical oncology, breast oncology, benign breast lesions, and lymphedema. Dr. Soran is board-certified in general surgery and received a medical degree from the University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey. He completed residencies at St Mary's Hospital, London, England and Ankara Numune Teaching & Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, and a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Soran is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Meige Disease, and Mastectomy. Dr. Soran is currently accepting new patients.
Allegheny General Hospital
Blair Jobe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jobe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George M. Eid
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George M. Eid?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George M. Eid by calling their office at 412-235-5900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George M. Eid a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George M. Eid 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. George M. Eid specialize in?
While Dr. George M. Eid is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. George M. Eid participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George M. Eid has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. George M. Eid's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George M. Eid accept my insurance?
Dr. George M. Eid accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-235-5900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Eid isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Eid isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Eid isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Eid isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Eid isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Eid isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.

