
Overview
Simon Horslen, MBChB, FRCPCH, is a pediatric hepatologist and transplant physician and is certified in General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology by the Medical Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. He is director of Pediatric Hepatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Horslen earned his medical degree at the University of Bristol Medical School in England and is a fellow and founding member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK). He is a fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.Dr. Horslen has worked in the United States for the last 23 years, initially at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and subsequently at Seattle Children’s in Seattle, WA as director of Hepatology and medical director of Solid Organ Transplantation. His clinical and research interests include pediatric liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver and intestine transplantation. He has over 150 publications in the areas of pediatric liver disease, intestinal failure, and transplantation and participates in several multicenter studies.Dr. Horslen lives in Edgeworth with his wife, Sarah. He has two adult children who continue to live in the Pacific Northwest. He is an avid soccer fan, likes to play golf when his busy schedule allows, and is a woodturner and particularly enjoys making bowls on his lathe.View the full list of Dr. Horslen’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Horslen is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Gastroschisis, and Malabsorption.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 145 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. Dr. Horslen is currently accepting new patients.
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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.
12 Clinical Trials
The Paul C. Gaffney Division Of Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Catherine Forster, MD, specializes in pediatric hospital medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Forster received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Forster is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children and Asthma in Children. Dr. Forster is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Nader Shaikh, MD, MPH, is a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational Science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of General Academic Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, Streptococcal Group A Infection, and Myringotomy. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.
Office
Patrick Kochanek is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kochanek is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hypertension, and Thrombectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Simon P. Horslen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Simon P. Horslen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Simon P. Horslen by calling their office at 412-530-6196. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Simon P. Horslen a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Simon P. Horslen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Biliary Atresia, 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. Simon P. Horslen specialize in?
While Dr. Simon P. Horslen is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, and Gastroschisis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Simon P. Horslen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Simon P. Horslen has published 144 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Simon P. Horslen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Simon P. Horslen accept my insurance?
Dr. Simon P. Horslen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6196 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Horslen isDistinguished. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Liver FailureDr. Horslen isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AnemiaDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- DiarrheaDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EmphysemaDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroschisisDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- HerniaDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- MalabsorptionDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Horslen isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.

