Summary

Dr. Carissa Katz specializes in internal medicine with more than three decades of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University Health Center of Pittsburgh. With 32 years in practice, Dr. Katz brings extensive expertise to patient care. She speaks English.

Dr. Katz practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh and Monroeville, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC East, and UPMC Shadyside. Her clinical focus includes treating back pain in adults, children, and teens, as well as addressing back pain during pregnancy. She incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans to help patients recover and build resilience. Patients consistently rate Dr. Katz highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 32 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Health Center Of Pittsburgh
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 11 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Carissa Lynne Katz has 11 locations

Suburban East Medical Center Upmc

3436 William Penn Hwy Ste 166Pittsburgh, PA 15235
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Suburban East Medical Center Upmc

3436 WILLIAM PENN HWY STE 2PITTSBURGH, PA 15235
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc East

2775 Mosside BlvdMonroeville, PA 15146

Upmc Magee Womens Hospital

300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Montefiore

3459 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Saint Margaret

815 Freeport RdPittsburgh, PA 15215

Select Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh Upmc

200 Lothrop St Fl 8Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Presbyterian

200 LOTHROP ST RM F677PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
32 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAElizabethtown , PADu Bois , PA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carissa Lynne Katz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carissa Lynne Katz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carissa Lynne Katz has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Diabetes
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Health Center Of Pittsburgh

Medical School

University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated in 1994

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