25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in carnegie, PA
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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.
Pediatric Primary Care (Upper Level) In Oakland
Dr. Alejandro Hoberman graduated from medical school and general pediatrics residency in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed a General Academic Pediatrics fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh.He currently heads the Division of General Academic Pediatrics, is the executive vice chair and vice chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Pediatrics, and has been established as the Jack L. Paradise Distinguished Service Professor in honor of his research mentor. Dr. Hoberman also has administrative responsibilities as the president of UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics, the largest primary care pediatrics organization in western and central Pa. with 58 offices including Express Care locations and over 1M yearly visits.Dr. Hoberman is very involved in research related to acute otitis media (AOM). He has contributed studies to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this frequently occurring condition. He has also contributed studies related to prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up imaging of urinary tract infections (UTI) in children.Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s Department of Pediatrics bio page which has more information about his specific research endeavors, including publications, leadership positions, awards, and more.Click here to view Dr. Hoberman’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hoberman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Diarrhea, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hoberman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hoberman is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Anesthesiology
Mihaela Visoiu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Visoiu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Chronic Pain, Omphalocele, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Visoiu is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology and American Board Of Anesthesiology . Dr. Visoiu is currently accepting new patients.
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 Vision Institute
Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, is chief of the Division of Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, director of pediatric program development at the UPMC Eye Center, and professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is certified in ophthalmology by the College of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Nischal is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long-Chain 3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency, Conjunctivitis with Pseudomembrane, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Nischal is board certified in College Of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Nischal is currently accepting new patients.
Liver And Intestine Transplant At Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville
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. Dr. Horslen is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Ericka Fink, MD, is certified in pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Horizon. She completed her fellowship and residency at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and medical degree at Thomas Jefferson University Medical College.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. Fink is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric. Dr. Fink is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Fink is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Dennis Simon, MD, specializes in pediatric critical care medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Simon received his medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) and completed his residency at Boston Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Simon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Hypoxia, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Craniectomy. Dr. Simon is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC CCP - Mt. Lebanon
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 clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Omphalocele, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Vision Institute
Meghal Gagrani, MD, is a pediatric ophthalmologist who practices at UPMC Children’s Pediatric Eye Centers in Lawrenceville, Bridgeville, and Wexford.Dr. Gagrani was born and raised in India. She earned her medical degree with distinction from All India Institute of Medical Sciences at New Delhi where she also completed her ophthalmology residency in 2018. She moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 2019 to pursue a research fellowship followed by a clinical glaucoma fellowship at University of Nebraska Medical Center.She has a special interest in pediatric glaucoma and is delighted to be at University of Pittsburgh for her pediatric ophthalmology fellowship. She is passionate about dancing and loves to cook in her free time. Dr. Gagrani is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT) and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Gagrani is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Anesthesiology
Senthilkumar Sadhasivam is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sadhasivam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Spinal Fusion, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Sadhasivam is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology and American Board Of Anesthesiology . Dr. Sadhasivam is currently accepting new patients.
Hepatology Clinic At Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville
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. Dr. Venkat is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Uta Lichter-Konecki is a Pediatrics specialist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichter-Konecki is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Maple Syrup Urine Disease, and Hypotonia.
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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.
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Desiree Neville, MD, specializes in pediatric emergency medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Cole, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Hamot, and UPMC Northwest. Dr. Neville received her medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Neville is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lyme Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Neville is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Neville is currently accepting new patients.
Ohio Valley Professional Services
Steven Twan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Twan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Asthma in Children, and Croup. Dr. Twan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Twan is currently accepting new patients.
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Mark Blatter is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blatter is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetanus.
AHN Pediatrics Bridgeville
Raymond Otoole is a Pediatrics specialist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children. Dr. Otoole is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Otoole is currently accepting new patients.
AHN Pediatrics Greentree
Mary Zervos is a Pediatrics specialist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children. Dr. Zervos is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Zervos is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Vision Institute
Amgad Eldib, MD, is an ophthalmologist specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and Adult Motility disorders. He is a clinical assistant professor at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He received his medical degree from the faculty of medicine, Cairo University, Egypt. He completed his ophthalmology residency and pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the Research Institute of Ophthalmology, Cairo, Egypt. He then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. This was then followed by another fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus and Adult motility at UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA. He is also a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow, UK. Dr. Eldib’s clinical interests include pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity, adult motility disorders. His area of sub-specialization is Pediatric Glaucoma in which he has written a book chapter. He has numerous publications in pediatric ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS-Glasgow). His clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 13q Duplication, Trisomy 13, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, and Clouston Syndrome. Dr. Eldib is currently accepting new patients.
Pediatric Urology In Lawrenceville
Francis X. Schneck, MD, is a pediatric urologist and program director of the Pediatric Urology Fellowship Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also an associate professor of urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.He earned his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a pediatric urology fellowship at the Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital. He joined UPMC upon completion of his fellowship.Dr. Schneck is the author of numerous articles and book chapters in the field of pediatric urology and is board certified by the American Board of Urology.View a list of Dr. Schneck's publications on PubMed.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Schneck is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Undescended Testicle, Turner Syndrome, Anorchia, Orchiectomy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Schneck is board certified in American Board Of Urology and American Board Of Urology . Dr. Schneck is currently accepting new patients.
Medical Genetics Metabolic In Lawrenceville
Gerard (Jerry) Vockley MD, PhD, is a medical geneticist and is certified in clinical genetics and biochemical and molecular genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. He is chief of the Division of Medical Genetics, director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy, and is the Cleveland Family Endowed Professor of pediatric research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his medical degree and PhD at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the University of Colorado, followed by his fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Vockley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Phenylketonuria (PKU), Succinyl-CoA:3-Ketoacid CoA Transferase Deficiency, and Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d). Dr. Vockley is board certified in American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics and American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics . Dr. Vockley is currently accepting new patients.
Pediatric Primary Care In Turtle Creek
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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Shope is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Shope is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Western BH-Theiss Early Childhood Mental Health
Maggie Whelan, MD, PhD, specializes in psychiatry and pediatric psychiatry and is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Psychiatry and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She completed her residency at Tulane University School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Whelan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pain, Otitis Media with Effusion, Adenoidectomy, and Myringotomy. Dr. Whelan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Whelan is currently accepting new patients.
Child Development Unit In Oakland
Evora Brent, MD, FAAP, specializes in developmental-behavioral pediatrics and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Brent received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Northwell Health, followed by a fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Brent is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Brent is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. Brent is currently accepting new patients.
How do I find a Pediatrician near carnegie, PA?
A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near carnegie, PA at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near carnegie, PA to get diagnosed and treated.
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What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians, near carnegie, PA?
- A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
- Adults near carnegie, PA generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
- Older adults near carnegie, PA may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
- Some women near carnegie, PA choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.
How do I get a referral near carnegie, PA from my Pediatrician?
Typically, your carnegie Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near carnegie, PA.
Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near carnegie, PA for my health condition?
When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near carnegie, PA. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near carnegie, PA to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near carnegie, PA who can provide a second opinion.
How do I find a specialist near carnegie, PA, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?
There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like carnegie. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a carnegie doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in carnegie may know about?
Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your carnegie Pediatrician.
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near carnegie, PA?
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near carnegie, PA?
Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near carnegie, PA during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near carnegie, PA, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.
What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near carnegie, PA?
Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in carnegie. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your carnegie Pediatrician.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near carnegie, PA?
Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your carnegie Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.
What questions should I ask my carnegie Pediatrician?
A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near carnegie, PA other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.
Can a Pediatrician near carnegie, PA help me check symptoms?
Depending on your symptoms, a Pediatrician near carnegie, PA may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.
What are the most common health conditions that a Pediatrician near carnegie, PA might treat?
What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near carnegie, PA?
You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near carnegie, PA may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.
How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near carnegie, PA?
Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in carnegie. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in carnegie, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near carnegie, PA if possible.
In recent years, many Pediatricians have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near carnegie, PA. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for carnegie, as well as your insurance provider.



















