25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in pittsburgh, PA

Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery.Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC.Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Paniccia is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Paniccia is currently accepting new patients.

George V. Mazariegos, MD, FACS, specializes in pediatric transplant surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the American College of Surgeons and is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC while holding the title of Jamie Lee Curtis Chair in Transplantation Surgery. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Michigan State University, followed by fellowships at UPMC in critical care medicine, and the Thomas E. Starzl fellowship in transplantation, hepatic, and multivisceral transplantation.Dr. Mazariegos’ clinical interests include treatment of pediatric patients who have liver and intestinal disease that require transplantation or hepatobiliary surgery. He is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, and the Pediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society. He and colleagues recently founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation, a learning health system focused on accelerating innovation and patient centered care in pediatric transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos lives in Oakland with his wife and three children.View Dr. Mazariegos's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mazariegos is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Mazariegos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Mazariegos is currently accepting new patients.

Norman Wolmark is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wolmark is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Mastectomy. Dr. Wolmark is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Wolmark is currently accepting new patients.

Jason Sperry, MD, specializes in general surgery and trauma surgery and is certified in surgical critical care and surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Division of General and Trauma Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC East, and UPMC St. Margaret. He completed his fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Sperry is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Sperry is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sperry is currently accepting new patients.

Shahin Ayazi, MD, specializes in esophageal and gastric surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery with advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery and advanced endoscopy. A nationally renowned expert in esophageal motility disorders, Dr. Ayazi frequently speaks on topics related to esophageal disease and its surgical treatment. His clinical expertise includes minimally invasive esophageal surgery and management of diseases of the esophagus and stomach, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, difficulty swallowing, achalasia, gastroparesis, and esophageal cancer. Dr. Ayazi is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, surgical care in partnership with his patients. Dr. Ayazi completed his internship and residency in surgery at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. He then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery and advanced endoscopy at the Esophageal and Lung Institute, AHN, in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition, he completed a post-doctoral research fellowship in Thoracic and Foregut Surgery at University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is member of American College of Surgeons (ACS), Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and many other surgical societies. In addition to his clinical practice, he is the director of clinical research at Esophageal Institute. His research is focused on the understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of diseases of the esophagus and their surgical correction. His studies have resulted in more than 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals and more than 90 presentations in the national and international surgical meetings. Dr. Ayazi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Ayazi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).

James F. Pingpank Jr., MD, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pingpank specializes in regional treatment strategies for advance malignancies of the liver and peritoneal cavity. Dr. Pingpank is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pingpank is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pingpank is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Soltys, MD, is a board-certified pediatric liver transplant surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and an associate professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Soltys earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He then completed a General Surgery Residency at the University Hospital Department of Surgery in Newark, NJ, followed by a Transplant Fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Recanati-Miller Transplant Institute. Finally, he completed a Transplantation Fellowship at UPMC’s Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute.His research and clinical interests include late graft loss in pediatric transplantation, infectious complications of pediatric transplant, ischemia/reperfusion injury in fatty liver models, preservation injury and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders.View Dr. Soltys' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Soltys is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Soltys is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Soltys is currently accepting new patients.

Gina Howell, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She is a trauma and general surgeon primarily at UPMC Mercy and is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Howell received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Howell is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Howell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Howell is currently accepting new patients.

Garth Elias, MD, specializes in burn surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Elias received his medical degree from Hahnemann/Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Elias is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Elias is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Elias is currently accepting new patients.

Alain Corcos, MD, specializes in burn surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Corcos received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University Hospital and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, followed by fellowships at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and the University of California at San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Corcos is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Corcos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Corcos is currently accepting new patients.

Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Sada is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sada is currently accepting new patients.

Ian Pollack, MD, is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, A. Leland Albright Professor of Neurosurgery, and vice-chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is professor of clinical and translational science and distinguished professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pollack is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Rhabdoid Tumor, Neurofibromatosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Pollack is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Pollack is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Carty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carty is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Blair Jobe is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jobe is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Cheryl Six is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Six is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Six is currently accepting new patients.

Inanc Sarici, MD, specializes in general surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Sarici completed his residency and medical degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sarici is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Gastroparesis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sarici is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Julian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Julian is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Angiosarcoma, Menopause, and Mastectomy.

"Dr. Ercolano received her medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine in Sacramento California graduating with honors. She completed her surgical internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics where she served as administrative chief resident. She received her fellowship training in orthopaedic oncology at the Harvard Combined/Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Ercolano has received numerous academic and clinical awards and honors. She is a published author of medical articles and abstracts on a wide variety of orthopaedic topics. She has been involved in various clinical research projects and has presented to medical audiences both locally and nationally. She holds professional memberships with the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society, the National Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi) and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society. She is also a candidate member of MSTS and AAOS. Dr. Ercolano was named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's ""Best Doctors"" in 2020. Dr. Ercolano joins the physicians of Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates at the Human Motion Center. She has staffing privileges at Allegheny General Hospital and is accepting new patients of all ages.". Dr. Ercolano is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Angiofibroma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Hip Replacement, and Synovectomy. Dr. Ercolano is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery.

Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Wagner specializes in the surgical treatment of digestive and complex abdominal tumors, including esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, liver, colorectal, and appendix cancers. He cares for patients with metastatic cancer, including liver and peritoneal metastases, as well as patients with rare tumor types such as sarcoma and neuroendocrine tumors. Dr. Wagner serves as the director of Complex General Surgical Oncology at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed surgical and pathology residencies at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, New York. He completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wagner is certified both by the American Board of Surgery and by the American Board of Pathology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. He prioritizes patient-centered, individualized care planning in his clinical practice, and emphasizes minimally invasive approaches, including robotic surgery whenever possible. Dr. Wagner strives to make innovative treatment options available to patients with complex cancers through translational research and clinical trials. Dr. Wagner is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Adenoma, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Wagner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Pathology - Anatomic Pathology. Dr. Wagner is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew D. Neal, MD, is a trauma and general surgeon certified in general surgery and surgical critical care medicine by the American Board of Surgery. He is the Vice Chair for Academic Training, and the Watson Fund Chair and Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Neal is the Director of Emergency General Surgery for UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Neal is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Neal is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Neal is currently accepting new patients.

Ronald R. Johnson, MD, is the co-director of the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program. He specializes in surgical oncology, specifically breast cancer. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Armando Ganoza, MD, is a transplant surgeon and is certified in adult and pediatric transplant surgery by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). He is a surgical director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at Guillermo Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru. He received his fellowship training in kidney, pancreas, and small bowel transplant surgery from the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He also completed the ASTS fellowship in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Ganoza’s clinical interests include kidney, liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplantation in children and adults. He has special interests in liver and kidney living organ donation. He is also experienced in autologous islet-cell transplantation for chronic pancreatitis. He has numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several transplant societies including, ASTS, AST, IPTA, IRTA, TTS, and SPLIT.View Dr. Ganoza’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Ganoza is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Thrombophlebitis, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Ganoza is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ganoza is currently accepting new patients.

Samer Tohme is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tohme is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tohme is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tohme is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Williams provides surgical care for patients with a wide range of conditions, including cancer, hernias, thyroid and parathyroid issues, bowel, gallbladder, and spleen problems. He has a special clinical interest in general and laparoscopic surgery, oncology surgery, and pancreatic surgery. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Williams is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).