Summary

Dr. Robert Handzel is a surgeon with expertise in critical care medicine who earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine. With 13 years of experience in the field, he brings substantial expertise to complex surgical and critical care situations that require specialized medical intervention.

Dr. Handzel practices at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, bone injuries, and various types of contusions. His procedural expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia, a specialized treatment used to help protect patients during critical medical situations.

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Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel has 2 locations

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop St Rm F677Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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SurgeryNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerAnesthesiology
13 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Pittsburgh , PAPITTSBURGH , PAPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PA
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel

  • AARP
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel has the following area of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel 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

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Handzel's NPI number is 1740623545.

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Dr. Robert Handzel is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian.
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