
Overview
Richard Duerr, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Duerr completed his fellowship at the David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA, residency at the University of California at San Francisco and medical degree at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine.
Dr. Duerr is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Appendectomy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Digestive Disorders Center, 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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UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard H. Duerr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Duerr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard H. Duerr by calling their office at 412-647-8666. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard H. Duerr a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard H. Duerr is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Richard H. Duerr specialize in?
While Dr. Richard H. Duerr is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard H. Duerr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard H. Duerr has published 54 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Richard H. Duerr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard H. Duerr accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard H. Duerr accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-8666 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
- Distinguished
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Duerr isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Duerr isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- AppendectomyDr. Duerr isAdvanced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- ColitisDr. Duerr isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Duerr isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Duerr isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- CholangitisDr. Duerr isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Duerr isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Duerr isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Duerr isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.



