Dr. Richard E. Payha, MD | Monroeville, PA | Surgery

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Dr. Richard Payha is a surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgery with over four decades of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at Wright State University School of Medicine. With 42 years of practice, Dr. Payha has developed extensive expertise in surgical care. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Payha practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Monroeville, Latrobe, and Greensburg. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer and related conditions such as metastatic breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. He performs colonoscopy procedures and utilizes pathology testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients have given Dr. Payha an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.3

42 Ratings
42 years of experience
18 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Wright State University School Of Medicine
7 written reviews
3 specialties
2 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
7 office locations
Male

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Very unprofessional. Didn't wear a mask. Coughing repeatedly. Flippant about my condition. I will find another surgeon.

March 11th, 2021

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Great at his job, I highly recommend him to anyone.

December 4th, 2017

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Going to doctor is never fun, but this guy knows his stuff and did an excellent job in my case. I would recommend him to anyone.

July 30th, 2016

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Liked initially, but no communication surgery day, staff was rude post-op and terrible wait times.

March 16th, 2015

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I"m almost 34 years old and have never had surgery before and was completely freaked out! Dr Payha and his staff made the me feel so at ease. He and his staff have a very relaxing nature about them and I loved the fact that they had a sense of humor! I had a lump in my breast and the incision was decently large, but the bruising was surprisingly minimum and the pain was as well. He is very upfront and doesn't sugar coat which I appreciate. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone if you ever need to have surgery!

December 2nd, 2013

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Dr. Payha is kind and caring physician with a sense of humor. The patient who gave him one star is obviously missing the boat when it comes to his humor. But clearly he operates on many personality types, and IQ levels-so not everyone is going to understand him. I would say that anyone with an average IQ or higher would get his sense of humor and see him as a very good, non-threatening surgeon.

July 31st, 2012

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He's done great work on my hernias.In response to 'VITALS comments: said he should "have given me a colostomy"' ! The Doctor does have a funny sense of humor, but who could blame him considering his gruesome line of work!I would recommend him, absolutely.

October 4th, 2011

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2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 304Monroeville, PA 15146

Tel: (412) 457-0040

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

1 Mellon WayLatrobe, PA 15650

Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute Forbes

2580 Haymaker RdMonroeville, PA 15146

Tel: (412) 856-7740

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Excela Health General Surgery

530 South St Ste G10Greensburg, PA 15601

Tel: (724) 689-1335

Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

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Premier Medical Associates

2566 Haymaker RdMonroeville, PA 15146

Tel: (412) 858-7434

Forbes Hospital

2570 Haymaker RdMonroeville, PA 15146

Upmc East

2775 Mosside BlvdMonroeville, PA 15146


Dr. Richard Edward Payha, MD	Dr. Varidhi Nauriyal, MD	Dr. Veeraramesh Devarakonda Rao, MD	Dr. Graciela Maria Bauza, MD
Surgery	Infectious Disease	Diagnostic Radiology	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.3 (42 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
42 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Monroeville , PA	Pittsburgh , PA	Mckeesport , PA	Pittsburgh , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine	Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College	Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med	Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Wright State University School Of Medicine

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University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Payha affiliated with?: Dr. Richard Payha is affiliated with Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital.
Where is Dr. Richard Payha's office located?: Dr. Richard Payha's office is located at 2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 304, Monroeville, PA, 15146.
Is Dr. Richard Payha accepting new patients?: Dr. Richard Payha is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Richard Payha's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Richard Payha speak?: Dr. Richard Payha speaks English.
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