Summary

George K. Gittes, MD, is the Benjamin R. Fisher Chair of Pediatric Surgery, chief of pediatric general and thoracic surgery, scientific co-director of research at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Gittes received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, Boston. He completed his surgical internship and residency at the University of California, and his fellowship at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Dr. Gittes came to Pittsburgh from Children’s Mercy Hospital. His clinical interests include neonatal surgery and pancreatic surgery. Dr. Gittes is a nationally recognized pediatric surgeon and well-established basic scientist who has received numerous honors and awards.

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD has 2 locations

George Kingsley Gittes, MD

4401 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224

George Kingsley Gittes, MD

3 Walnut StLemoyne, PA 17043

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Accepts New Patients
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39 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 61 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAPITTSBURGH , PANatrona Heights , PAAliquippa , PA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of The Philippines Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Andhra Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD

  • Aetna
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Meritain Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987

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Dr. George Gittes, MD's office is located at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224.
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Dr. George Gittes, MD is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Upmc Magee Womens Hospital, and Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital.
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