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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.
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 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Pittsburgh , PA | PITTSBURGH , PA | Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , 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
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Mitchell Handzel has the following area of expertise
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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- Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Handzel affiliated with?
- Dr. Robert Handzel is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian.
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