Overview
Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 347 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.
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 Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Uta Lichter-Konecki is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichter-Konecki is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, and Hypotonia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick M. Kochanek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick M. Kochanek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick M. 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 M. 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 M. 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 M. Kochanek specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick M. Kochanek is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, and High Blood Pressure in Infants. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Patrick M. Kochanek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Patrick M. Kochanek has published 346 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Patrick M. 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 M. Kochanek accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick M. 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.
- Advanced
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Kochanek isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Kochanek isAdvanced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- Experienced
- Asphyxia NeonatorumDr. Kochanek isExperienced. Learn about Asphyxia Neonatorum.
- HypertensionDr. Kochanek isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- ThrombectomyDr. Kochanek isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.