James D. Como
Allegheny Clinic
420 E N Ave, Suite 406, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

James Como is an Infectious Disease specialist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infective Endocarditis, and Endocarditis.

Dr. Como is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Infectious Disease
Cardiology
Addiction Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

Fellowships

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
West Penn Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

ALLEGHENY CLINIC
420 E N Ave, Suite 406, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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. James D. Como

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James D. Como?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James D. Como by calling their office at 412-359-3683. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James D. Como a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James D. Como is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteomyelitis, 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. James D. Como specialize in?

While Dr. James D. Como is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infective Endocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. James D. Como participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James D. Como has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteomyelitis. You can view a list of Dr. James D. Como's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James D. Como accept my insurance?

Dr. James D. Como accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3683 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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