Dr. Gina Howell
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 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gina Howell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gina Howell 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. 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 12 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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- DeliriumDr. Howell isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Howell isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Howell isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Howell isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Howell isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- GastrostomyDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Howell isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.