Dr. Karen Scandrett
Overview
Dr. Karen Scandrett, MD, is a geriatrician and is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She directs the geriatric medicine fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital and the geriatrics training track for the Internal Medicine residency program.Dr. Scandrett received her medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1996 and completed her primary care internal medicine residency at the Cambridge Hospital, followed by geriatrics fellowship at the Harvard Division on Aging. While at Harvard she also completed her master’s degree in public health.Prior to joining the UPMC Division of Geriatrics in 2012, Dr. Scandrett was on faculty at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine where she coordinated education in post-acute care. At UPMC she piloted the geriatric trauma consultation service at Presbyterian Hospital, attended on the geriatric service at Magee Women’s Hospital, and provided post-acute care at Heritage Place. She was delighted to transition to office-based practice at Shadyside Hospital in 2019.Her clinical interests include patient-centered deprescribing, biopsychosocial approaches to chronic illness management, and geriatric-sensitive quality improvement in acute and post-acute care. When she is not providing patient care, Dr. Scandrett is involved in efforts to expand training opportunities in geriatric medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older.
Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Scandrett
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Scandrett?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Scandrett by calling their office at 412-569-4290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Scandrett a top-rated expert for Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Scandrett is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, 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. Karen Scandrett specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Scandrett is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Familial Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Karen Scandrett participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karen Scandrett has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Karen Scandrett's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karen Scandrett accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Scandrett accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-4290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Familial HypertensionDr. Scandrett isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
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- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Scandrett isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Scandrett isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
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