Jyotsana Thakkar
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Jyotsana Thakkar, MD, specializes in nephrology and practices with UPMC Kidney Clinic at University Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Thakkar completed her medical education at M P Shah Medical College and is board certified in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Interstitial Nephritis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

M P Shah Medical College

Residency

Jacobi Medical Center

Specialties

Nephrology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Northwell Health North Shore University Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Female

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
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Kidney Clinic
120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 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.


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Is Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Jyotsana Thakkar specialize in?

While Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar accept my insurance?

Dr. Jyotsana Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-695-3459 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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