Overview
Hiren Muzumdar, MD, is program director of the Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship and of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center and Ventilator Dependent Program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine.Dr. Muzumdar earned his medical degree and bachelor's degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Bombay in Mumbai, India. He completed a residency in pediatrics and earned his post graduate degree in pediatrics at the Topiwala National Medical College, also in Mumbai, India. He completed pediatric residency and a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at the State University of New York at Brooklyn.He was an assistant professor of pediatrics at the State University of New York, Brooklyn and subsequently at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY. He completed training in sleep medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine as associate professor of pediatrics.Dr. Muzumdar is interested in obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric patients and his work has demonstrated the changes in autonomic function in children caused by sleep apnea. He is also interested in identification of obstructive sleep apnea in children with tracheostomies prior to decannulation of the tracheostomy. He was a member of the group that defined the effects of adenotonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea in a large multicenter study (the ChAt study). In his role as program director of pediatric pulmonology, he is interested in the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on training, trainees, and faculty.Dr. Muzumdar is a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.View the full list of Dr. Muzumdar’s publications on PubMed. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=hiren+muzumdar).
Dr. Muzumdar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Wildervanck Syndrome, Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Adenoidectomy.
Dr. Muzumdar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Muzumdar is currently accepting new patients.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
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Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
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Is Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar a top-rated expert for Adenoidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar is classified as an Advanced expert for Adenoidectomy, 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. Hiren V. Muzumdar specialize in?
While Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Adenoidectomy, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Wildervanck Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenoidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar accept my insurance?
Dr. Hiren V. Muzumdar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5630 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Baller-Gerold SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Baller-Gerold Syndrome.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Early Infantile Epileptic EncephalopathyDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy.
- EmphysemaDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Koolen De Vries SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Koolen De Vries Syndrome.
- Microcephaly Deafness SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.
- Multiple Epiphyseal DysplasiaDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Wildervanck SyndromeDr. Muzumdar isExperienced. Learn about Wildervanck Syndrome.