Dr. Kara S. Hughan
Overview
View Dr. Hughan's full list of publications from PubMed.
Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
625 Kent Avenue, Suite 102, Cumberland, MD 21502
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Hughan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Pediatric Endocrinology In Johnstown
Mohamed Saleh, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist and is certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Ain Shams University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, and completed his residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Queens, N.Y., followed by his fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Saleh’s clinical interests include diabetes and disorders of growth, puberty and thyroids. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals in the field of beta-cell biology and pancreatic diabetes. He is a member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society and American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Saleh lives in Wexford with his wife and kids. In his free time, he enjoys soccer.View Dr. Saleh's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Osteotomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara S. Hughan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara S. Hughan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara S. Hughan by calling their office at 412-692-5170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara S. Hughan a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara S. Hughan is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Kara S. Hughan specialize in?
While Dr. Kara S. Hughan is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity in Children, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Kara S. Hughan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara S. Hughan has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Kara S. Hughan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara S. Hughan accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara S. Hughan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5170 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
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- HypogonadismDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- MalnutritionDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- ObesityDr. Hughan isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.