Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella
Overview
Kenneth Fasanella, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Fasanella received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Fasanella is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 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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Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella by calling their office at 412-647-8666. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. Kenneth E. Fasanella specialize in?
While Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, and Barrett Esophagus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella accept my insurance?
Dr. Kenneth E. Fasanella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-8666 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.
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- Distinguished
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Fasanella isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- EndoscopyDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Fasanella isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Fasanella isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.