Summary

Dr. Farrel Buchinsky specializes in pediatric otolaryngology, focusing on ear, nose, and throat conditions in children. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency training at Temple University Health System. With 38 years of experience treating young patients, Dr. Buchinsky has developed extensive expertise in addressing complex ENT conditions that affect children's health and development. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Buchinsky practices at multiple locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with hospital affiliations including Allegheny General Hospital, West Penn Hospital, and AHN McCandless and Brentwood Neighborhood Hospitals. He specializes in treating sleep apnea in children and other sleep-related breathing disorders. His surgical expertise includes performing adenoidectomies to help children breathe better and middle ear surgeries to address hearing issues. Patients rate Dr. Buchinsky 4.6 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Temple University Health System
  • 11 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Farrel Joel Buchinsky has 7 locations

Allegheny Pediatric Ear Nose And Throat

490 E North Ave Ste 515Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Agh Surgery Center

320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
Mon6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital

4800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224

H1

8950 Duncan AvePittsburgh, PA 15237

Ahn Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital

3290 Saw Mill Run BlvdBrentwood, PA 15227

Pittsburgh Ear Nose And Throat Associates

490 E North Ave Ste 515Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Dr. Farrel Joel Buchinsky, MDDr. Sumeet Mathur, MDDr. Jonathan C Li, MDDr. Robert Ward Merkouris, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryOtolaryngology-Head & Neck SurgeryInternal MedicineGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.6 
38 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAIndiana , PAPittsburgh , PASeattle , WA
Med School: University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Farrel Joel Buchinsky

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Farrel Joel Buchinsky has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Farrel Joel Buchinsky has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Adenoidectomy
  • Check-up
  • Ear Diseases
  • Ear Infection (Otitis)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Immunization
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatrics
  • Physical
  • Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Snoring
  • Tonsil Removal (Tonsillectomy)
  • Tonsillitis
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Temple University Health System

Medical School

University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Farrel Buchinsky speak?
Dr. Farrel Buchinsky speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Farrel Buchinsky affiliated with?
Dr. Farrel Buchinsky is affiliated with ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL, West Penn Hospital, Ahn Mccandless Neighborhood Hospital, and Ahn Brentwood Neighborhood Hospital.
Is Dr. Farrel Buchinsky accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Farrel Buchinsky's office located?
Dr. Farrel Buchinsky's office is located at 490 E North Ave Ste 515, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212.
Does Dr. Farrel Buchinsky accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Farrel Buchinsky accepts on their Vitals profile.

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