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Dr. Garth Elias, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (1)
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34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Garth Elias, MD

Dr. Garth Elias, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 34 years of experience. They graduated from HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL and is affiliated with Upmc Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Patients rated Dr. Elias an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Elias works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Burn Injuries and Rib Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Elias' Office Locations

  1. 1
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    1400 Locust St Ste 6538, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-7786
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    Upmc Mercy Health Center Pharmacy
    1515 Locust St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 232-5992

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  • Upmc Mercy
  • UPMC Presbyterian

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    About Dr. Garth Elias, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1689675597
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
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    Dr. Elias has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Elias has seen patients for Burn Injuries and Rib Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Elias on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Elias. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Elias.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Elias, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Elias appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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