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Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
117 VIP Dr Suite 120 Wexford PA, 15090About
Dr. Antonio Achkar is a rheumatologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Achkar specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Achkar treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The use of clinical characteristics to predict the results of temporal artery biopsy among patients with suspected giant cell arteritis.
- Giant cell arteritis involving the facial artery.
- How does previous corticosteroid treatment affect the biopsy findings in giant cell (temporal) arteritis?
- Effect of previous corticosteroid treatment on temporal artery biopsy results.
Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD's Practice location
UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Angela Mary Stupi M.D., PH.D.150 Lake Dr Wexford PA 15090
- Dr. Erin K. Snell MD117 Vip Drive Wexford PA 15090
- Dr. Holly A Lowther M.D.500 BLAZIER DR WEXFORD PA 15090
- Dr. Lindsay J Ledwich DO10431 Perry Hwy Wexford PA 15090
- Dr. Kenneth N Gold MD117 VIP Dr Wexford PA 15090
- Dr. Betsy Shook M.D.150 Lake Dr Wexford PA 15090
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5324 PENN AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15224HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEYl
720 BLACKBURN ROAD SEWICKLEY PA 15143UPMC PASSAVANTl
9100 BABCOCK BOULEVARD PITTSBURGH PA 15237OHIO VALLEY GENERAL HOSPITALl
25 HECKEL ROAD MCKEES ROCKS PA 15136