25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in Monongahela, PA

Dr. Shope joined the faculty of Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, in 2011. Previously, he served 21 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Captain. His significant roles included associate and pediatric residency program director from 2000-2008 at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. and the Specialty Advisor to the Navy Surgeon General from 2008-2011. As the Specialty Advisor, he managed and mentored the Navy’s 150 pediatricians stationed across the world and advised the Navy on child health policy. Dr. Shope is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Malnutrition, Otitis Media with Effusion, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Rajeev Chaudhry, MD, is a pediatric urologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in addition to being the Pediatric Urology Division Clinical Director. He specializes in robotic surgery, genitourinary reconstruction, and spina bifida. Dr. Chaudhry received his medical degree from Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. He then completed a residency in urology and a urology research fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and a fellowship in pediatric urology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.View Dr. Chaudhry's full list of publications from PubMed.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Chaudhry is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Posterior Urethral Valves, UPJ Obstruction, Lithotripsy, and Orchiectomy.

Martin Cichon, MD, MPH, specializes in pediatrics. He practices at UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics locations in addition to UPMC Children's Express Care - West Mifflin. Dr. Cichon received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Norman Cohen, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical director of UPMC Children’s Express Care – West Mifflin. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed residencies at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore and SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, followed by a fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. His top areas of expertise are Otitis Media with Effusion and Myringotomy.

Research Interests:- Vitamin D and Vascular Function in Obese Children.- Vitamin D nutrition in pre- and early adolescent children: focused on characterization of vitamin D status and defining the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D thresholds for vitamin D insufficiency, with an emphasis on minority health and health disparities.- Relationship between vitamin D and obesity.- Explore the skeletal and non-skeletal benefits of vitamin D supplementation.- Benefits of vitamin D optimization for metabolic and vascular health outcomes.- Racial differences in parental trust towards medicine and research: implications for enrollment of minority children in clinical research.View Dr. Rajakumar's full list of publications from PubMed:Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Rajakumar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Malnutrition, and Vitamin D Deficiency.

Gary Smith, MD, specializes in pediatrics and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Smith received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Omphalocele, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Rotor Syndrome.

Kenneth Levin, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His clinical interests include sleep problems, weight management, anxiety, ADHD, and recurrent abdominal pain. Dr. Levin believes being active helps to maintain a healthy body and mind. He enjoys playing tennis, ultimate frisbee, bicycling, challenging workouts, and dancing. With his family, he enjoys playing Boggle, Settlers of Catan, and Ticket to Ride.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.

Anthony LaBarbera, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. LaBarbera’s clinical interests include ADHD, anxiety, and depression.In his spare time, Dr. LaBarbera enjoys boating, riding motorcycles, working on home improvement projects, landscaping, and spending time with his family and dogs.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.

Patrick Tate, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University and completed his residency at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. His clinical interests include primary care medical home.Dr. Tate grew up in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and feels lucky to live and work in the area where he grew up with his wife and three children.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.

Minaxi Patel is a Pediatrics provider in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type 1.

Ashley Riley is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Riley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Obesity in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Jennifer Vu, MD, specializes in pediatrics. She practices at Kids Plus Pediatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Vu received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and completed her residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Vu is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Obesity in Children, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Amy Maddalena is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maddalena is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Hayley Hellstern, DO, specializes in pediatrics and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at Kids Plus Pediatrics, PC and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Hellstern completed her medical degree at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hellstern is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Obesity in Children, and Symphalangism Distal.

David Miller is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, Selective Deficiency of IgA, and Allergic Rhinitis.

Steven Twan is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Twan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma in Children, and Croup.

Mark Blatter is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blatter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top area of expertise is Tetanus.

Durga Malepati is a Pediatrics provider in Charleroi, Pennsylvania.

Perveen Punjani is a Pediatrics provider in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Dr. Punjani is currently accepting new patients.

Marc Yester, MD, specializes in Pediatrics and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine followed by a year as Chief Resident. He obtained his Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts.Dr. Yester's clinical interests include improving the quality of health care, preventative care, and the management of concussions. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the Pennsylvania Pediatric Health Network. He is married to Dr. Amy Yester, an OBGYN, and they have four children. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, running, and skiing. His top area of expertise is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Christine Yost, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In her spare time, Dr. Yost enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and walking on local trails. She is also interested in space exploration. Her top area of expertise is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.

Serena H. Chan, MD, FACOG, is chief of the Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is also an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds a focused practice designation in pediatric and adolescent gynecology.Dr. Chan earned her medical degree from Oregon Health and Science University before completing her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric and adolescent gynecology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.Dr. Chan’s clinical specialties include medical and surgical management of pediatric and adolescent gynecologic concerns, congenital abnormalities of the female reproductive tract, and fertility preservation and reproductive endocrine issues in children/young adults undergoing gonadotoxic therapy. Her research interests include gynecological concerns in individuals with anorectal malformations, trainee education in provision of adolescent reproduction health services. She has published and presented on the topics of surgical management of reproductive tract anomalies, fertility preservation, and gynecologic concerns in adolescent/young adult cancer survivors. She is a member of the North American Society for Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).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.View Dr. Chan's full list of publications from PubMed.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Agenesis and Premature Ovarian Failure.

Ditte Karlovits is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Croup.

Alicia Hartung is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Croup.

Rebecca Xi, MD, specializes in pediatrics and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at Kids Plus Pediatrics and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Xi received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her top areas of expertise are Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, Obesity in Children, and Croup.