Overview
Ikbal Alkhafaji is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 37 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Umbilical Hernia.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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Locations
1086 Franklin St, Johnstown, PA 15905
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.
Office
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji by calling their office at 814-534-9812. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, 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. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji specialize in?
While Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Ikbal E. Alkhafaji accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-534-9812 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
- Experienced
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Alkhafaji isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- HerniaDr. Alkhafaji isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Alkhafaji isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.

