Overview
Shyam Thakkar is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.
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Locations
1307 Federal St Ste B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Thakkar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Shyam Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyam Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyam Thakkar by calling their office at 412-359-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shyam Thakkar a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam Thakkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Shyam Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Shyam Thakkar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shyam Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shyam Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8900 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.
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- Distinguished
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholestasisDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.