Overview
Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 346 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
3434 5th Ave, 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.
Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville
Bryan H. Goldstein MD, FACC, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston) and fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (University of Michigan Medicine).Dr. Goldstein joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include congenital cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive transcatheter therapies, and single ventricle (Fontan) circulation. Dr. Goldstein has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, is a frequent faculty member and presenter at national and international meetings, and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI). He is vice president of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative (CCRC).View Dr. Goldstein's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.
The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Micrognathia. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics.
Liver And Intestine Transplant At Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville
Simon Horslen, MBChB, FRCPCH, is a pediatric hepatologist and transplant physician and is certified in General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology by the Medical Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. He is director of Pediatric Hepatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Horslen earned his medical degree at the University of Bristol Medical School in England and is a fellow and founding member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK). He is a fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.Dr. Horslen has worked in the United States for the last 23 years, initially at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and subsequently at Seattle Children’s in Seattle, WA as director of Hepatology and medical director of Solid Organ Transplantation. His clinical and research interests include pediatric liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver and intestine transplantation. He has over 150 publications in the areas of pediatric liver disease, intestinal failure, and transplantation and participates in several multicenter studies.Dr. Horslen lives in Edgeworth with his wife, Sarah. He has two adult children who continue to live in the Pacific Northwest. He is an avid soccer fan, likes to play golf when his busy schedule allows, and is a woodturner and particularly enjoys making bowls on his lathe.View the full list of Dr. Horslen’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Horslen is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Biliary Atresia, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Horslen is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick Kochanek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kochanek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kochanek by calling their office at 412-383-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick Kochanek a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick Kochanek is classified as an Elite expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Patrick Kochanek specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Thrombectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Patrick Kochanek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick Kochanek has published 345 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Patrick Kochanek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Patrick Kochanek accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick Kochanek accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and UPMC. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-383-1900 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Kochanek isElite. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Experienced
- ThrombectomyDr. Kochanek isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.


