Gina Howell
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1515 Locust Street, Suite 236, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Gina Howell, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She is a trauma and general surgeon primarily at UPMC Mercy and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Howell received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Howell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Howell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Jameson
St Clair Hospital
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Medicaid
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

General Surgery, UPMC Mercy
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. Gina Howell

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Is Dr. Gina Howell a top-rated expert for Delirium?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gina Howell 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. Gina Howell specialize in?

While Dr. Gina Howell 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. Gina Howell participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Gina Howell has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Delirium. You can view a list of Dr. Gina Howell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Gina Howell accept my insurance?

Dr. Gina Howell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-7681 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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