Overview
Veena Venkat, MD, is a gastroenterologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and an associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is board-certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.Dr. Venkat received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Pediatrics and her fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.Dr. Venkat's clinical and research interest is in pediatric liver disease and liver transplant. She is a co-investigator in the multicenter Childhood Liver Disease Research Network consortium. She has worked collaboratively to further understand the natural history and outcomes of children with cholestatic liver diseases with a focus on biliary atresia. In addition, she has collaborated on studies of primary sclerosing cholangitis, Alagille syndrome, alpha-one antitrypsin deficiency and PFIC. Her work with the liver transplant program has included involvement in the Immunosuppression Withdrawal for Stable Pediatric Liver Transplant Recipients trial, with a focus on long-term graft health, safety outcomes, and reversibility of rejection during immunosuppression withdrawal.She is a member of the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, and the American Society of Transplantation.View Dr. Venkat's full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Venkat is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Jaundice, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
Dr. Venkat is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Venkat is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Dr. Venkat 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.
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University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
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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. Veena L. Venkat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Veena L. Venkat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Veena L. Venkat by calling their office at 412-946-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Veena L. Venkat a top-rated expert for Biliary Atresia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Veena L. Venkat 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. Veena L. Venkat specialize in?
While Dr. Veena L. Venkat is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, and Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Veena L. Venkat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Veena L. Venkat has published 25 articles and abstracts on conditions like Biliary Atresia. You can view a list of Dr. Veena L. Venkat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Veena L. Venkat accept my insurance?
Dr. Veena L. Venkat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-946-2770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Biliary AtresiaDr. Venkat isDistinguished. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
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- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Venkat isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- JaundiceDr. Venkat isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Venkat isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.