Dr. George V. Mazariegos
Overview
George V. Mazariegos, MD, FACS, specializes in pediatric transplant surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the American College of Surgeons and is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC while holding the title of Jamie Lee Curtis Chair in Transplantation Surgery. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Michigan State University, followed by fellowships at UPMC in critical care medicine, and the Thomas E. Starzl fellowship in transplantation, hepatic, and multivisceral transplantation.Dr. Mazariegos’ clinical interests include treatment of pediatric patients who have liver and intestinal disease that require transplantation or hepatobiliary surgery. He is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, and the Pediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society. He and colleagues recently founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation, a learning health system focused on accelerating innovation and patient centered care in pediatric transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos lives in Oakland with his wife and three children.View Dr. Mazariegos's full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Mazariegos is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 197 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George V. Mazariegos
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Is Dr. George V. Mazariegos a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George V. Mazariegos is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Transplant, 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 V. Mazariegos specialize in?
While Dr. George V. Mazariegos is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, and Small Bowel Resection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. George V. Mazariegos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George V. Mazariegos has published 197 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. George V. Mazariegos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. George V. Mazariegos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-450-3161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Liver TransplantDr. Mazariegos isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Crigler-Najjar SyndromeDr. Mazariegos isDistinguished. Learn about Crigler-Najjar Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Mazariegos isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase DeficiencyDr. Mazariegos isAdvanced. Learn about Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency.
- Liver FailureDr. Mazariegos isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Mazariegos isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Mazariegos isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- CholangitisDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- GastroschisisDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- GastrostomyDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Mazariegos isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.