Dr. Rakesh Sindhi
Overview
Rakesh Sindhi, MD, FACS, is a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon, board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is co-director of Pediatric Transplantation, director of Pediatric Transplant Research, and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Sindhi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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Upmc
Thomas Gleason is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gleason is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Ian Pollack, MD, is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, A. Leland Albright Professor of Neurosurgery, and vice-chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is professor of clinical and translational science and distinguished professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pollack is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.
Blair Jobe is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jobe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rakesh Sindhi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Sindhi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Sindhi by calling their office at 412-530-6840. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh Sindhi a top-rated expert for Hepatoblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh Sindhi is classified as an Elite expert for Hepatoblastoma, 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. Rakesh Sindhi specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh Sindhi is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatoblastoma, Liver Transplant, and Biliary Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Rakesh Sindhi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Sindhi has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatoblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Rakesh Sindhi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rakesh Sindhi accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh Sindhi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6840 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
- HepatoblastomaDr. Sindhi isElite. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Distinguished
- Liver TransplantDr. Sindhi isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Sindhi isAdvanced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Sindhi isAdvanced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Experienced
- Alagille SyndromeDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Alagille Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- GastroschisisDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver CancerDr. Sindhi isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.