Dr. Shuja Hassan
Overview
Dr. Hassan is a physician who genuinely cares and listens to patients. He gives elderly patients the time and respect they deserve. Dr. Hassan focuses his care on trying to help his patients preserve their independence and enjoy quality rather than quantity, of life. Dr. Hassan feels that the elderly are a neglected part of our society and he is an advocate of healthy living.He works to challenge and encourage patients to achieve their goals of weight loss and gives strategies to do so. One of his goals is to reduce the number of medications his patients are taking because he feels too many elderly people are over medicated. His patients adore him, and he does the same.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older.
His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Licenses
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
Daniel Forman, MD, specializes in cardiology and geriatric medicine and is board-certified in geriatric medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Senior Care Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Forman received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by fellowships at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - Division of Aging and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Forman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Transplant.
West Virginia University Hospitals
Adnan Haider is a Geriatrics provider in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Haider is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, and Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome.
Philip A Gelacek MD & Associates PC
Philip Gelacek is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ford City, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gelacek is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypothyroidism, Sitosterolemia, Obesity in Children, and Nephrosclerosis.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shuja Hassan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shuja Hassan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shuja Hassan by calling their office at 412-569-4241. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shuja Hassan a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shuja Hassan is classified as an Experienced expert for Dementia, 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. Shuja Hassan specialize in?
While Dr. Shuja Hassan is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Shuja Hassan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shuja Hassan has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. Shuja Hassan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shuja Hassan accept my insurance?
Dr. Shuja Hassan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-4241 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
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CellulitisDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Chronic CoughDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.