Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka

Family Medicine
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Nobutaka Hirooka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His clinical expertise encompasses Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Nephrocalcinosis, Mediastinitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Family Medicine

Licenses

Family Medicine in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
Community Family Health Centers Inc
5215 Centre Ave, 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.

31 Total Publications

Severe pancreatic exocrine insufficiency presenting with hypoalbuminemia, anasarca, and pulmonary edema in a patient with prior gastrectomy and suspected immunoglobulin G4-related pancreatobiliary disease.
Severe pancreatic exocrine insufficiency presenting with hypoalbuminemia, anasarca, and pulmonary edema in a patient with prior gastrectomy and suspected immunoglobulin G4-related pancreatobiliary disease.
Journal: Clinical journal of gastroenterology
Published: May 12, 2026
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Preferred Primary Care Physicians

104 McClellandtown Rd, 
Uniontown, PA 
 (39.1 miles away)
724-438-1808
Languages Spoken:
English
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Is Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka a top-rated expert for Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, 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. Nobutaka Hirooka specialize in?

While Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis, Nephrocalcinosis, and Mediastinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.

Does Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Nobutaka Hirooka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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