Overview
Kishore Vellody, MD, is a pediatrician and certified in pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is medical director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania and a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Otitis Media with Effusion, Folliculitis, and Myringotomy.
Dr. Vellody is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vellody is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
155 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA 15301
Clinical Research
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The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
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Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kishore Vellody
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kishore Vellody?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kishore Vellody by calling their office at 724-933-3600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kishore Vellody a top-rated expert for Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kishore Vellody is classified as an Experienced expert for Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, 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. Kishore Vellody specialize in?
While Dr. Kishore Vellody is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Myringotomy, and Otitis Media with Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Kishore Vellody participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kishore Vellody has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. You can view a list of Dr. Kishore Vellody's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kishore Vellody accept my insurance?
Dr. Kishore Vellody accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-933-3600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Vellody isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- FolliculitisDr. Vellody isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- MyringotomyDr. Vellody isExperienced. Learn about Myringotomy.
- Otitis Media with EffusionDr. Vellody isExperienced. Learn about Otitis Media with Effusion.