Palash Samanta
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
5115 Centre Avenue, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Palash Samanta, MD, is certified in infectious disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at New York Medical College, residency at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and medical degree at Calcutta Medical College.

Dr. Samanta is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Meningitis, and COVID-19.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Calcutta Medical College

Residency

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Infectious Diseases (Transplant) at UPMC Hillman
5115 Centre Avenue, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Other Locations
CENTER FOR CARE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (CCID)
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
CENTER FOR CARE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (CCID)
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Palash Samanta

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Palash Samanta?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Palash Samanta by calling their office at 412-438-2324. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Palash Samanta a top-rated expert for Cytomegalovirus Infection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Palash Samanta is classified as an Advanced expert for Cytomegalovirus Infection, 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. Palash Samanta specialize in?

While Dr. Palash Samanta is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Meningitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Palash Samanta participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Palash Samanta has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cytomegalovirus Infection. You can view a list of Dr. Palash Samanta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Palash Samanta accept my insurance?

Dr. Palash Samanta accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2324 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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