3,256 Internists Found in East Pittsburgh, PA – Page 31

We found 3,256 Internists available in East Pittsburgh, PA with an average 4 stars across 10,845 reviews. Find the best one for your needs by years of experience, distance, reviews on Vitals, and more through the filters provided below. Currently, 952 Internists listed are accepting new patients and 996 accept Medicare. Showing 1,801 to 1,860 of 3,256 Internists.

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Dr. Olga A. Katz, MD

Neurology
Flexible scheduling
42 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Olga A. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. is a Board Certified Neurologist who specializes in headache & migraine treatment with locations in Philadelphia and New Jersey. View Profile

Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tracy Burton is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing expert care to children and families as the Chief Medical Officer at As You Are. View Profile

Dr. Alanna Janine Albano

Pediatrics
Gave an accurate diagnosis
17 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Board-Certified Pediatrician | Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics | Telehealth Autism EvaluationsDr. Alanna Albano is a board-certified pediatrician with more than eight years of experience helping children thrive through early, family-centered care. View Profile

Jeffrey Wilson, PharmD

Internal Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA7.5 mi
Jeff Wilson, a third-generation pharmacist and owner, along with pharmacists Dr. Kristy Cherillo and Dr. Kelly Brunner, are eager to meet the prescription and non-prescription medication needs of the community. View Profile

Dr. Michael Knolle, DO

Internal Medicine
Spent time with me
23 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Elizabethtown, PA
"Dr. Knolle is very companionate and caring. He listened to concerns, answered all questions and responded in a timely manner. He is taking very excellent care of my mother." View Profile

Dr. Belle Bonita Dalton, MD

Pediatrics
30 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Licensed to serve children in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, and Washington, DC,Dr. Belle Jones Dalton is a highly exceptional Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years of service dedicated to the well-being of children and families. View Profile

Dr. Tamar Heisler

Pediatrics
18 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Franklin, TN
Dr. Tami Heisler is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate and personalized care to children and their families at As You Are. View Profile

Trisha Khanna, MD, FAAD

Dermatology
Spent time with me
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visit available
Orlando, FL
"Dr. Trisha Khanna was incredibly compassionate and reassuring during a very stressful time for me." View Profile

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Dr. Cyndi Julieth Gonzalez Gomez

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Cyndi Julieth Gonzalez Gomez is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. View Profile

Dr. Alexandre Roberto Martinez

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Alexandre Roberto Martinez is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Michelle Taylor Chisdak

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Michelle Taylor Chisdak is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and PITTSBURGH, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Jacqueline Marie Ziegman

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Jacqueline Marie Ziegman is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Srinidhi Venkatesh

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Srinidhi Venkatesh is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. He has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Liyan Fan

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Liyan Fan is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

JR John Charles Flickinger

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
JR John Charles Flickinger is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. He has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Paul Holden

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Paul Holden is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and HOUSTON, TX(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Alberta Negri Jimenez

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Alberta Negri Jimenez is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. She has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Shamroz Farooq

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Shamroz Farooq is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Cihang Gu

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Cihang Gu is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Georgia Maria Vasilakis

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Georgia Maria Vasilakis is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 4 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Amish Mustafa Khan

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Amish Mustafa Khan is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ashley Mcfarquhar

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Ashley Mcfarquhar is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. She has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Joanna Kilbane Myers

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Joanna Kilbane Myers is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ambika Makum Ramesh

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Ambika Makum Ramesh is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Morgantown, WV(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mona Sedghian

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Mona Sedghian is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 10 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Morgan Elizabeth Ferrell

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Morgan Elizabeth Ferrell is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 4 years of experience. Her specialties include Internal Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Therese Gagnon

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Therese Gagnon is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nicole C Paul

Gastroenterology
5 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Nicole C Paul is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Arun Janakiraman, MD

Internal Medicine
16 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Arun Janakiraman, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. He has 16 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Irada Choudhuri

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Irada Choudhuri is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Pali Prabhakar Singh

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Pali Prabhakar Singh is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Mehmet Hocaoglu

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Mehmet Hocaoglu is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Eleanor Rachel Christenson, MD

Internal Medicine
8 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Eleanor Rachel Christenson, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in St. Louis, MO and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Ashish Bhaskar Patel

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Ashish Bhaskar Patel is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Magdalena Hanna Harasimowicz

Rheumatology
8 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Magdalena Hanna Harasimowicz is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Maywood, IL and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Diana Yusim

Internal Medicine
7 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Diana Yusim is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and PITTSBURGH, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Afshan Haider Rizvi

Internal Medicine
10 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Afshan Haider Rizvi is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 10 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Rishi Devaraja Vattikuti

Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Rishi Devaraja Vattikuti is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. James Pawlak

Internal Medicine
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. James Pawlak is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in ERIE, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. He has 3 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Ryan Walter Sweeney

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Ryan Walter Sweeney is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. He has 5 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Keara Anne Darragh

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Keara Anne Darragh is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in San Diego, CA and San Diego, CA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Nimish Sunil Naik, MD

Nephrology
20 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA9.4 mi
Dr. Nimish Sunil Naik, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in East Liverpool, OH and Beaver Falls, PA(and 13 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anju Arora, MD

Internal Medicine
32 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Anju Arora, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. She has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Tariq Javed Cheema, MD

Critical Care Medicine
26 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA9.4 mi
Dr. Tariq Javed Cheema, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in Pittsburgh, PA. They have 26 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Subbarao J Elapavaluru, MD

Critical Care Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA9.4 mi
Dr. Subbarao J Elapavaluru, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. Their specialties include Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine. View Profile

Dr. Oscar Dario Mena Miranda, MD

Rheumatology
12 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Oscar Dario Mena Miranda, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Masashi Narita

Internal Medicine
32 years exp
PITTSBURGH, PA6.7 mi
Dr. Masashi Narita is a health care provider primarily located in PITTSBURGH, PA, with another office in PITTSBURGH, PA. He has 32 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Jeremy Michael Kahn, MD

Critical Care Medicine
27 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Jeremy Michael Kahn, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. He has 27 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Richard Paul Ramonell, MD

Critical Care Medicine
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Richard Paul Ramonell, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Matthew Justin Culyba, MD

Infectious Disease
16 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Matthew Justin Culyba, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sui Kwong Li, MD

Infectious Disease
13 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Sui Kwong Li, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Erica Mary Coffin, MD

Anesthesiology
15 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Erica Mary Coffin, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Anna Nanigian Witt, MD

Infectious Disease
9 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Anna Nanigian Witt, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in LITTLE ROCK, AR and Pittsburgh, PA(and 5 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Vikram Saini

Critical Care Medicine
13 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Vikram Saini is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Washington, DC and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Megan Anne Grammatico

Critical Care Medicine
5 years exp
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Megan Anne Grammatico is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and New Haven, CT(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Haylie Carol Kromer

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Accepting New Patients
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Haylie Carol Kromer is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in PITTSBURGH, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 6 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Samantha Alexis Mcpeck

Hospital Medicine
6 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Samantha Alexis Mcpeck is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Farmington, CT and Farmington, CT. She has 6 years of experience. View Profile

Rochelle Lynn Pietropaulo

Nurse Practitioner
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Rochelle Lynn Pietropaulo is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with another office in PITTSBURGH, PA. View Profile

Dr. Paul Joudrey, MD

Internal Medicine
12 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Paul Joudrey, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Momina Mariam Marufi

Internal Medicine
6 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Momina Mariam Marufi is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Urmila Sivagnanalingam

Dermatology
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Urmila Sivagnanalingam is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. She has 4 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Sarah Aileen Wack

Dermatology
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Sarah Aileen Wack is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Sultan Yazel Goksen

Neurology
13 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Sultan Yazel Goksen is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Amy Xiao

Dermatology
3 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Amy Xiao is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and PITTSBURGH, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Kelly Barrett

Internal Medicine
5 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Kelly Barrett is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 4 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Celestine Melia Christensen

Internal Medicine
4 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Celestine Melia Christensen is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 3 other locations). View Profile

Dr. Raghavan Murugan, MD

Anesthesiology
29 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Raghavan Murugan, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA. He has 29 years of experience. View Profile

Dr. Luis J Borda, MD

Dermatopathology
13 years exp
Pittsburgh, PA6.8 mi
Dr. Luis J Borda, MD is a health care provider primarily located in Pittsburgh, PA, with other offices in Pittsburgh, PA and Pittsburgh, PA(and 2 other locations). View Profile

What is an Internist and How Can They Help You?

An internist specializes in adult medicine, providing comprehensive care for complex medical conditions. These physicians excel at diagnosing challenging cases and managing patients with multiple organ system involvement.

Internists complete medical school and a three-year internal medicine residency. Many pursue subspecialty fellowship training in fields such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or infectious disease, though general internists maintain broad adult medical expertise.

An Internist's clinical practice encompasses:

  • Concentrates on adult patient populations and multi-system medical management
  • Conducts medical history reviews, physical assessments, diagnostic test interpretation
  • Manages metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary conditions, infectious processes, and immune-mediated diseases
  • Employs pharmaceutical management, preventive medicine, health counseling, and specialist coordination
  • Alternative titles: adult medicine specialist, general internist, MD, DO

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to search for an Internist in East Pittsburgh who accepts my health insurance?
Navigate to the insurance filter located at the top of the search page and select your health plan. This will display only Internists in East Pittsburgh who are in-network with your carrier. For additional confirmation, visit each doctor's profile or reach out to their office by phone.
Where can I find Internists in East Pittsburgh who offer virtual appointments?
Select the "Virtual Visit" filter at the top of the search page to see Internists providing telehealth services in East Pittsburgh. Check each doctor's profile for video visit options and online scheduling availability. You may also call their office to set up a remote consultation.
What's the easiest way to locate highly-rated Internists in East Pittsburgh?
Use the "Ratings" filter at the top of the search page to filter results by the average star rating. Browse individual profiles to see patient reviews and ratings in detail. When comparing Internists, look at both the average star rating and how many patients have submitted reviews.
Is it possible to schedule a same-day visit with an Internist in East Pittsburgh?
Visit individual doctor profiles to see their current scheduling availability in East Pittsburgh. If you don't see same-day openings listed online, try calling their office—walk-in times may be available that don't appear on the website.
Which Internists in East Pittsburgh have the shortest wait times?
Review the Ratings & Reviews card on each provider's profile to see their average wait time in East Pittsburgh. This helps you find an Internist that doesn’t make their patients wait too long.
Can I schedule appointments with Internists in East Pittsburgh without calling?
Search for Internists who have "Book Online" or "Request Now" options on their profiles. Click these buttons to access online appointment scheduling. If a provider doesn't offer web-based booking, their phone number will be available for traditional scheduling.
How do I locate an Internist in East Pittsburgh with evening or weekend hours?
Check the Locations card on each profile to view office hours for Internists in East Pittsburgh. This helps you find providers with non-traditional availability. For the most accurate information about extended availability, call the office directly.
How do I leave feedback about my appointment with an Internist in East Pittsburgh?
Go to your doctor's profile page and click the "Leave a Review" button or link. You can share your rating and write about your experience. Patient reviews like yours help others in the community choose the right Internist.
How can I locate an Internist in East Pittsburgh who is fluent in my preferred language?
Review the language information displayed on individual profiles for Internists. If this information isn't available online, contact the office directly to ask about the doctor's language capabilities or whether interpreters are available.
How do I search for an Internist in East Pittsburgh who works at a particular hospital or medical center?
Check the "Hospital Affiliation" and "Locations" sections on each provider's profile to see where Internists practice. You can also enter a specific hospital or medical group name into the search tool to find Internists who work there.

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