Hyagriv N. Simhan
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Hyagriv N. Simhan

Neonatology
UPMC
UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine
300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Expertise in
8
conditions
UPMC
UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine
300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsClinical ResearchSimilar Doctors

Overview

Dr. Simhan is an experienced clinical and translational perinatal researcher, with focus on preterm birth. He completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at Boston University.  Following completion of internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Simhan completed fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Infectious Diseases and Immunology.  He also received a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the University of Pittsburgh. He is active in establishing and implementing obstetrical patient safety and health care quality efforts, including obstetrical crisis medical emergency teams and labor induction process improvement.  These efforts have been acknowledged through receipt of the Fine Award for Health Care Quality Improvement from the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative and the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Achievement Award for Health Care Quality Improvement/Patient Safety.

Dr. Simhan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Intrauterine Growth Restriction.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 309 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Boston Medical Center
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Specialties
Neonatology
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
View 16 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine
300 Halket Street, Suite 610, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-663-6827

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.


14 Clinical Trials

NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 15, 2025
A Randomized Trial of Pessary and Progesterone for Preterm Prevention in Twin Gestation With a Short Cervix
A Randomized Trial of Pessary and Progesterone for Preterm Prevention in Twin Gestation With a Short Cervix
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-acute Sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-acute Sequalae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 21, 2025
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Pravastatin to Prevent Preeclampsia in High Risk Women
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Pravastatin to Prevent Preeclampsia in High Risk Women
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Pravastatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Observational Study of Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy
An Observational Study of Hepatitis C Virus in Pregnancy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 05, 2024
Prescription After Cesarean Trial
Prescription After Cesarean Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Trial of Pessary in Singleton Pregnancies With a Short Cervix
A Randomized Trial of Pessary in Singleton Pregnancies With a Short Cervix
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 22, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Impact of a Neonatal Sleep Intervention on Postpartum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The Impact of a Neonatal Sleep Intervention on Postpartum Blood Pressure in Women With Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Device, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) of Antihypertensive Therapy for Mild Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project
A Pragmatic Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT) of Antihypertensive Therapy for Mild Chronic Hypertension During Pregnancy: Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy (CHAP) Project
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 17, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Anti-Hypertensive Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 4
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2023
Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Obstetrical Hemorrhage After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Tranexamic Acid for the Prevention of Obstetrical Hemorrhage After Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Trial to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
A Randomized Trial to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 02, 2023
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Cytomegalovirus Hyperimmune Globulin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Prospective, Single Arm Pivotal Clinical Trial Designed to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Jada System in Treating Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage
Prospective, Single Arm Pivotal Clinical Trial Designed to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the Jada System in Treating Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 22, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Induction in Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks to Prevent Adverse Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Induction in Nulliparous Women at 39 Weeks to Prevent Adverse Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 21, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
View 13 Less Clinical Trials

309 Total Publications

Self-Reported and Biologic Assessments of Prenatal Cannabis Use: Ancillary Analysis of a Prospective Observational Cohort.
Self-Reported and Biologic Assessments of Prenatal Cannabis Use: Ancillary Analysis of a Prospective Observational Cohort.
Journal: Substance use & addiction journal
Published: December 10, 2025
View All 309 Publications
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
8
conditions
Dr. Jon F. Watchko
Neonatology | Pediatrics
Expertise in
8
conditions
Dr. Jon F. Watchko
Neonatology | Pediatrics
300 Halket St, Magee-womens Hospital, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.5 miles away)
412-641-4111
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Jon Watchko is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Watchko is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Newborn Jaundice.

Steve N. Caritis
Expertise in
12
conditions
Dr. Steve N. Caritis
Neonatology
Expertise in
12
conditions
Dr. Steve N. Caritis
Neonatology

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-238-2818
Languages Spoken:
English, Greek
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Steleanos Caritis, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Altoona and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his fellowship at Columbia University Hospital. Dr. Caritis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.

Maisa N. Feghali
Expertise in
1
conditions
Dr. Maisa N. Feghali
Neonatology
Expertise in
1
conditions
Dr. Maisa N. Feghali
Neonatology

UPMC Magee-Womens Maternal Fetal Medicine

300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-238-2958
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, French
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Maisa Feghali, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and medical degree at American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Feghali is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and High Blood Pressure in Infants.

VIEW MORE Neonatologists

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

Find Dr. Simhan's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
  • Elite
  • Preeclampsia
    Dr. Simhan is
    Elite
    . Learn about Preeclampsia.
    See more Preeclampsia experts
  • Distinguished
  • Gestational Diabetes
    Dr. Simhan is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
    See more Gestational Diabetes experts
  • High Blood Pressure in Infants
    Dr. Simhan is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
    See more High Blood Pressure in Infants experts
  • Advanced
  • Intrauterine Growth Restriction
    Dr. Simhan is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
    See more Intrauterine Growth Restriction experts
  • Newborn Low Blood Sugar
    Dr. Simhan is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
    See more Newborn Low Blood Sugar experts
  • Newborn Transient Tachypnea
    Dr. Simhan is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Newborn Transient Tachypnea.
    See more Newborn Transient Tachypnea experts
  • Placental Insufficiency
    Dr. Simhan is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Placental Insufficiency.
    See more Placental Insufficiency experts
  • Small for Gestational Age
    Dr. Simhan is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Small for Gestational Age.
    See more Small for Gestational Age experts
  • Experienced
  • Congenital Cytomegalovirus
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Congenital Cytomegalovirus.
    See more Congenital Cytomegalovirus experts
  • Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection.
    See more Cytomegalovirus Antenatal Infection experts
  • Diarrhea
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Diarrhea.
    See more Diarrhea experts
  • Endometritis
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Endometritis.
    See more Endometritis experts
  • Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn.
    See more Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn experts
  • Macrosomia
    Dr. Simhan is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Macrosomia.
    See more Macrosomia experts
View All 13 Experienced Conditions
Want to save this doctor for later?
Sign Up
Is this your doctor?
Find A Second Opinion
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
 
 
 
 
Learn about our expert tiers
Learn More
Are you the provider on this profile?
Claim Profile
  1. Homepage
  2. Neonatologists Pittsburgh, PA
  3. Dr. Hyagriv N. Simhan
For Patients
  • Our Story
  • How MediFind Works
  • Conditions A-Z
  • Doctor Directory
  • Symptoms Directory
  • Procedures Directory
  • Treatment Directory
  • Drug Directory
  • Infusion Center Finder
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
For Providers and Practices
  • Claim Your Profile
  • Newsroom
Business Solutions
  • Provider
  • Network Solutions
Additional Resources
  • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertising Policy
  • Content Policy
Subscribe to our newsletter

Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

Close

    By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

    Bullet PinMediFind
    Follow us on
    This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
    © 2026 All Rights Reserved

    Request an Appointment

    If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

    MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

      Close
      0 / 1000

      Please provide us with the below insurance information:

            By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.