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Dr. Alan Kivitz, MD
Overview of Dr. Alan Kivitz, MD
Dr. Alan Kivitz, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Duncansville, PA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Upmc Altoona. Dr. Kivitz, completed a residency at North Shore University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Kivitz an average 2.2 star rating.
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Altoona Arthritis/Osteoprss Ctr175 Meadowbrook Ln, Duncansville, PA 16635 Directions (814) 693-0300
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- Upmc Altoona
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Arthritis
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Arthritis
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Limb Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
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Osteoarthritis of Hand
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Osteoporosis
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
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Psoriatic Arthritis
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Raynaud's Disease
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Spondylitis
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Temporal Arteritis
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Trigger Finger
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Vasculitis
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Immunization Administration
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Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
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Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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Achilles Tendinitis
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Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Arthritis of the Neck
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Behçet's Disease
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Cicatricial Pemphigoid
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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De Quervain's Disease
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Dermatomyositis
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Dupuytrens Contracture
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
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Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Leukocytopenia
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Limb Swelling
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Lyme Disease
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Lymph Node Sarcoidosis
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Muscle Cramping
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Muscle Spasm
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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Polymyositis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
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Sarcoidosis
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Shortness of Breath
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Systemic Vasculitis
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Throat Pain
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Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Bone Density Scan
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Joint Drainage
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Joint Fluid Test
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Musculoskeletal Function Test
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Osteoporosis Screening
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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Trigger Point Injection
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Ultrasound
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About Dr. Alan Kivitz, MD
Specialties*
- Rheumatology
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Years of Experience
- 47 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1447259023
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Fellowship
Residency
- North Shore University Hospital
Residency
Internship
- North Shore University Hospital
Internship
Medical Education
- ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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