Expertise in
8
conditions
Expertise in
8
conditions
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Jon Watchko is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Watchko is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, and Newborn Jaundice.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Neonatology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Specialist in PA

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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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.


1 Clinical Trials

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University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology

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Expertise in
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Referral may be required

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300 Halket Street, Suite 610, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, French
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Maisa Feghali, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and medical degree at American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Feghali is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Preeclampsia. Dr. Feghali is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Feghali is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jon F. Watchko

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Jon F. Watchko by calling their office at 412-641-4111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jon F. Watchko a top-rated expert for Bilirubin Encephalopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jon F. Watchko is classified as an Elite expert for Bilirubin Encephalopathy, 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. Jon F. Watchko specialize in?

While Dr. Jon F. Watchko is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

Does Dr. Jon F. Watchko participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jon F. Watchko has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bilirubin Encephalopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Jon F. Watchko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jon F. Watchko accept my insurance?

Dr. Jon F. Watchko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-641-4111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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