Overview
Jason M. Edinger, DO, is clinical director of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also director of the Cerebral Palsy Clinic, director of the Brain Injury Clinic, and associate director of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine fellowship program at UPMC Children’s. In addition to his roles at the Hospital, Dr. Edinger is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in pediatric rehabilitation medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic medicine.Dr. Edinger received his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and a pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.Dr. Edinger is the only pediatric rehab medicine physiatrist in the Pittsburgh area certified in electrodiagnostic medicine. In his role as the medical director of the Technology Assisted Children’s Home Program, he helps children that require medical technology transition to life outside of the hospital. He is also a co-founding member of Camp Inspire, an overnight camp specially designed for children on ventilators and volunteers time to other national and international programs. Dr. Edinger’s clinical and research interests include pediatric rehabilitation, spasticity management, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, electrodiagnostic studies, and international medical relief.
His clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly.
Dr. Edinger is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation, American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Edinger is currently accepting new patients.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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.
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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. Jason M. Edinger
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Is Dr. Jason M. Edinger a top-rated expert for Microcephaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jason M. Edinger is classified as an Experienced expert for Microcephaly, 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. Jason M. Edinger specialize in?
While Dr. Jason M. Edinger is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Microcephaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Jason M. Edinger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jason M. Edinger has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Microcephaly. You can view a list of Dr. Jason M. Edinger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jason M. Edinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Jason M. Edinger accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5097 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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