Overview
Dr. Lester E. Stine was born in the Pittsburgh area. He received his undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He remained in Baltimore and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins in 1986. Dr. Stine then completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Residency at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He received the Charles Carpenter Award for Clinical Excellence as a Senior Resident. Dr. Stine's interest in liver disease took him to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he did his Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Dr. Stine is Board-Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He scored in the top 10% of nationwide gastroenterology board candidates. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Dr. Stine is active on the staff of Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley Campus, Heritage Valley Health System Kennedy Campus (formerly Ohio Valley General Hospital), and Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is now President of the Center for Digestive Health and Nutrition and Medical Director of Three Rivers Endoscopy Center. He is a participating physician in Pennsylvania Blue Shield and Medicare. His practice is limited to Gastroenterology. Dr. Stine is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterology Association, and Pennsylvania Society of Gastroenterology.
Dr. Stine's interests include liver disease, gastrointestinal tumors, and therapeutic Endoscopy, including ERCP. In his leisure time, he enjoys golf, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Dr. Stine is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Locations
725 Cherrington Pkwy Ste 100, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Stine 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.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
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.
AHN Nephrology Associates
Gursimran Kochhar is a Gastroenterologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochhar is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lester Stine
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lester Stine?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lester Stine by calling their office at 412-262-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lester Stine a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lester Stine is classified as an Advanced expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Lester Stine specialize in?
While Dr. Lester Stine is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Lower Esophageal Ring, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Lester Stine accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester Stine accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-262-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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