
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.
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Locations
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.
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.
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- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Asymptomatic BacteriuriaDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Asymptomatic Bacteriuria.
- CellulitisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- EndocarditisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Legionnaire DiseaseDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Legionnaire Disease.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- LymphangitisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MediastinitisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- OsteomyelitisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- SepsisDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Strep ThroatDr. Como isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.


