
Overview
James E. Squires MD, MS, is a pediatric hepatologist and is certified in pediatric gastroenterology and advanced/transplant hepatology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and is the Associate Director of Hepatology and the Director of the Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Texas and completed his residency followed by his fellowships in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Advanced/Transplant Hepatology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Dr. Squires is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 118 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Squires
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Squires?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Squires by calling their office at 412-946-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Squires a top-rated expert for Alagille Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Squires is classified as an Elite expert for Alagille Syndrome, 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 Squires specialize in?
While Dr. James Squires is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, and Liver Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James Squires participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Squires has published 118 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alagille Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. James Squires's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Squires accept my insurance?
Dr. James Squires accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-946-2770 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
- Elite
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Squires isElite. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- CholestasisDr. Squires isElite. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Distinguished
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Squires isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Squires isDistinguished. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Liver FailureDr. Squires isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Squires isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Advanced
- Crigler-Najjar SyndromeDr. Squires isAdvanced. Learn about Crigler-Najjar Syndrome.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Squires isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Squires isAdvanced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AnemiaDr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Arthrogryposis Multiplex CongenitaDr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita.
- AscitesDr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Squires isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.

