Overview
Howard Edington is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Edington is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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Locations
4727 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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. Howard Edington
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Edington?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Howard Edington by calling their office at 412-235-5830. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Howard Edington a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Howard Edington is classified as an Distinguished expert for Melanoma, 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. Howard Edington specialize in?
While Dr. Howard Edington is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Howard Edington participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Howard Edington has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Howard Edington's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Howard Edington accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard Edington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-235-5830 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
- MelanomaDr. Edington isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Edington isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Bone TumorDr. Edington isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Edington isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Carney ComplexDr. Edington isExperienced. Learn about Carney Complex.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Edington isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Edington isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)