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Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 61
Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD is an Internist in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 61
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD is an Internist in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Akhrass graduated from Damascus University in 1986 and completed a residency at UPMC - Shadyside Hospital.Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD is an Internist in Pittsburgh, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Akhrass currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Hospital and UPMC East. Dr. Akhrass has experience treating conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Acute Bronchitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhrass received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Akhrass' office accepts new patients. Dr. Akhrass also speaks Arabic. Dr. Akhrass accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Acute Bronchitis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Wellness Examination
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
Rhabdomyolysis
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Food
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Eczema
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
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    Options PPO
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    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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  • UPMC PPO
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  • Wellspan Health PPO
    Capital Blue Cross
    Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BCBS PPO
    PPOBlue PPO
    KeystoneBlue
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    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1049 Unity Center Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
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  2. 2 Office
    220 E 8th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akhrass
4.4
Based on 14 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Patient Reviews
Apr 10, 2024
Dr. Akhrass is one of the best PCP's I have had & I have never had a bad experience. He is attentive and takes time to list and talk with you and provide great insight and solutions. All around a great guy and wonderful doctor!
Matt Madjerich in Pittsburgh, Pa — Apr 10, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University
    1986
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UPMC - Shadyside Hospital
    1994
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhrass' profile.

Dr. Akhrass frequently treats the following conditions: Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Acute Bronchitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amer Akhrass, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Hospital and UPMC East.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Hospital

    565 Coal Valley Rd, Jefferson Hills, PA

  • UPMC East

    2775 Mosside Blvd, Monroeville, PA