Dr. Gretchen Shelesky
Overview
Gretchen Shelesky, MD, specializes in family medicine and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at UPMC St. Margaret Bloomfield Garfield Family Health Center and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret. She completed her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Her top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5475 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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. Gretchen Shelesky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Shelesky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gretchen Shelesky by calling their office at 412-284-4546. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gretchen Shelesky a top-rated expert for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gretchen Shelesky is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, 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. Gretchen Shelesky specialize in?
While Dr. Gretchen Shelesky is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. Gretchen Shelesky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gretchen Shelesky has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17. You can view a list of Dr. Gretchen Shelesky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gretchen Shelesky accept my insurance?
Dr. Gretchen Shelesky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-284-4546 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.
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- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Shelesky isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
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- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Shelesky isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Shelesky isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
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