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Summary
Dr. George Gittes specializes in surgery with extensive expertise in hernia repair procedures. They earned their medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed residency training at UCSF Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Gittes brings decades of knowledge to patient care. They provide care in English.
Dr. Gittes practices at several respected medical facilities, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, and Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital, with locations in Pittsburgh and Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Their surgical expertise focuses on treating ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. They perform abdominal hernia repair procedures and specialized hernia repair surgery for children. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gittes highly, giving them an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Gittes practices at several respected medical facilities, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, and Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital, with locations in Pittsburgh and Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Their surgical expertise focuses on treating ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. They perform abdominal hernia repair procedures and specialized hernia repair surgery for children. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gittes highly, giving them an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 39 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Ucsf Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 6 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Urology |
| 39 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | |||
| Pittsburgh , PA | Washington , DC | Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA |
| Med School: Harvard Medical School | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine | Med School: Zhongshan School Of Medicine Sun Yat-Sen University | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD
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
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Dr. George Kingsley Gittes, MD holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1987.
NPI Number
Dr. Gittes, MD's NPI number is 1659344679.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. George Gittes, MD's office located?
- Dr. George Gittes, MD's office is located at 4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224.
- What languages does Dr. George Gittes, MD speak?
- Dr. George Gittes, MD speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. George Gittes, MD affiliated with?
- Dr. George Gittes, MD is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Upmc Magee Womens Hospital, and Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Gittes, MD?
- You can find contact information for Dr. George Gittes, MD here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. George Gittes, MD accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. George Gittes, MD accepts on their Vitals profile.
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