Shuja Hassan
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Dr. Hassan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Geriatrics

Licenses

Specialist in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Mercy

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Senior Care Institute
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.


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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, Hypertension, and Familial 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.

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