Overview
Hugo Villanueva is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Windber, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
600 Somerset Ave, Windber, PA 15963
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.
Geisinger Healthplex State College - General Surgery
David M. Parker, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in bariatric surgery for both adolescents and adults. Dr. Parker performs several advanced and specialized surgical procedures, including gastric bypass, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, revisional bariatric surgery, laparoscopic gastric band (or “lap band”) and gastric sleeve. He also provides care for various conditions affecting the stomach and gastrointestinal (GI) system, including hiatal hernia, paraesophageal hernia, achalasia and acid reflux.|He has a clinical interest in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery.|Board-certified in general surgery, Dr. Parker earned his medical degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown. He completed a general surgery residency at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA, followed by a fellowship in bariatric and foregut surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.|While in medical school, he received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship. During his fellowship, he received the SAGES Award for best fellow presentation.|Dr. Parker serves as program director for the Geisinger bariatric and foregut surgical fellowship. He has a strong commitment to research in bariatric and foregut surgery and has authored more than 24 published articles.|He is an active member of the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.|Dr. Parker has served in the United States Army and continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Reserve. He is also a football enthusiast, rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers in his free time. Dr. Parker is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parker is currently accepting new patients.
Minimally Invasive Bariatric And General Surgery, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Anita P. Courcoulas, MD, MPH, FACS, is a minimally invasive general surgeon certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is a professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Courcoulas attended Brown University, where she graduated with honors and completed her medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, also with honors. She completed her general surgery internship and residency, pediatric surgery post-graduate research fellowship, and minimally invasive surgery post-graduate fellowship training all at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition, she obtained a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health during her surgical training program. Dr. Courcoulas specializes in minimal access general surgery, abdominal surgery during pregnancy, and bariatric and metabolic surgery. Her research focuses on surgical outcomes, clinical trials, and emerging technologies in bariatric surgery.Dr. Courcoulas is active within many national surgical and obesity organizations, serves on the editorial boards of leading scientific journals, and has published more than 230 peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters.View Dr. Courcoulas' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Courcoulas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Courcoulas is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Courcoulas is currently accepting new patients.
AHN Gastroenterology At Jefferson Medical Office Building
Jose Oliva is a Gastroenterologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliva is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Oliva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva by calling their office at 814-467-3653. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva a top-rated expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva is classified as an Experienced expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, 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. Hugo J. Villanueva specialize in?
While Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva accept my insurance?
Dr. Hugo J. Villanueva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-467-3653 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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