Dr. Michael C. Ost
Overview
Dr. Michael C. Ost is a urologist who treats a wide array of urologic conditions in both adults and children. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery, utilizing robotics, laparoscopy, and endourologic techniques. His areas of expertise include the treatment of kidney cancer, congenital renal anomalies, ureteral injuries and abnormalities, and complex stone disease.Dr. Ost received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He received subspecialty fellowship training in both endourology (Northwell Health System – New York) and pediatric urology (UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh). He was the first urologist in the United States to receive such training to treat a wide spectrum of urologic diseases in a minimally invasive fashion in both adults and children. He is widely published and has lectured nationally and internationally on his areas of specialization. Dr. Ost also received his MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.In addition to his clinical practice as a professor of urology, Dr. Ost serves as Director of Pediatric Surgical Outreach at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Ost is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Anorchia, Ureterocele, Horseshoe Kidney, Lithotripsy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3471 5th Avenue, Suite 801, 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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UPMC Department Of Urology
Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, MBA, serves as the Chair of the Department of Urology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Chair of Urology, UPMC. A globally recognized urological surgeon-scientist, Dr. Trinh has been honored with the 2021 Outstanding Citizenship Award from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the 2022 American Urological Association Young Urologist of the Year award for New England. He is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a Top Asian American Pacific Islander Doctor. Dr. Trinh is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Cystectomy.
Michael Chancellor is a Urologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chancellor is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Lithotripsy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Chancellor is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Department Of Urology
Paul Rusilko, MD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Urology and Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, serving as the Director of Reconstructive Urology and the Associate Residency Program Director for the urology residency program. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. He specializes in reconstructive and trauma surgery of the genitourinary system. Complex urologic procedures performed include urethral reconstruction, urethroplasty, adult acquired buried penis, urologic prosthetics for both erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence, Peyronie’s disease, and genital reconstruction following trauma and penile cancer. Dr. Rusilko is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Neurogenic Bladder, Folliculitis, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Penectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael C. Ost
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Ost?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael C. Ost by calling their office at 412-692-7932. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael C. Ost a top-rated expert for Anorchia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael C. Ost is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anorchia, 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. Michael C. Ost specialize in?
While Dr. Michael C. Ost is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Anorchia, Ureterocele, and Horseshoe Kidney. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. Michael C. Ost participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael C. Ost has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anorchia. You can view a list of Dr. Michael C. Ost's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael C. Ost accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael C. Ost accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-7932 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
- AnorchiaDr. Ost isDistinguished. Learn about Anorchia.
- UreteroceleDr. Ost isDistinguished. Learn about Ureterocele.
- Advanced
- Bladder StonesDr. Ost isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Stones.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Ost isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Ost isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Horseshoe KidneyDr. Ost isAdvanced. Learn about Horseshoe Kidney.
- HydronephrosisDr. Ost isAdvanced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- Experienced
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- BoilsDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- EmpyemaDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Ost isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.