Overview
Oscar Escobar, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist and is certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the growth program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Escobar received his medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, and completed his residency at Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. He completed fellowships in pediatric endocrinology both at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, La., and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Escobar’s clinical interests include management of growth disorders, disorders of puberty, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and general pediatric endocrinology. He has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society, and the Colombian Association of Pediatric Endocrinology. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Human Growth Foundation. Dr. Escobar lives with his wife, a research nurse at UPMC Children’s. He has two daughters: one is an environmental engineer and the other is in medical school.View the full list of Dr. Escobar’s publications on PubMed.View Dr. Escobar’s profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Escobar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Noonan Syndrome.
Dr. Escobar is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
865 Eisenhower Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15904
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Escobar 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Oscar S. Escobar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Oscar S. Escobar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Oscar S. Escobar by calling their office at 412-692-5170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Oscar S. Escobar a top-rated expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oscar S. Escobar is classified as an Advanced expert for Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, 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. Oscar S. Escobar specialize in?
While Dr. Oscar S. Escobar is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Oscar S. Escobar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Oscar S. Escobar has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Oscar S. Escobar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Oscar S. Escobar accept my insurance?
Dr. Oscar S. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
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- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).