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Dr. Howard Dubner, MD

Dr. Howard Dubner, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Dubner, MD is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

5200 Centre Ave Ste 409 Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Make an Appointment

(412) 623-3105

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dubner is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dubner specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dubner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dubner

3.5
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
53%
53%
4 star
12%
12%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
35%
35%

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Rude
I scheduled my appointment for first available which was 3 months. Dr. Dubner did not even seem to want to hear about my ongoing problems , it was like I was bothering him. He asked who sent me to him, it was my pcp. Left feeling like I had no answers. No bedside manner.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 21, 2023
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I loved Dr. Dubner. I was throwing up from the prep, so he didn’t sedate me. I got to watch and that was exciting. He’s a good doctor, I don’t care what anyone says, I loved him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ginny Morgan – Jul 15, 2020
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I cannot imagine what happened to the person who left the last review saying Dr Dubner was cold and distant. I found him to be warm,concerned, very personable and trustworthy. He listened to all my concerns and was very reassuring, without discounting the seriousness of the situation. He spent a very long time with me, and is an extraordinarily kind and concerned doctor. Medically, his credentials speak for themselves. So glad my PCP urged me to see him!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 30, 2018
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He was late and made me wait. I was awake the entire time. I could feel the procedure. I could see and hear everything. I would prefer to be sedated. I would choose another doctor the next time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Aug 26, 2017
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Dr Dubner is the worse ever. He has no bedside manner and only gives light sedation for colonoscopies; does not even give the pt a choice. I told him that it hurt, he said it's supposed to. I'm mad that I did not jump up off the table and just leave. They make sedation so we do not have to suffer; it seems he finds pleasure in that. They did not even bother to call my husband to tell him I was in/out of recovery. It was the worse experience I ever had in a hospital procedure.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Roxanne Davis in New Kensington, PA – Aug 26, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howard Dubner, MD is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St. Margaret. He is accepting new patients.

  • Gastroenterology

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

Office5200 Centre Ave Ste 409 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
1

Practice

UPMC Shadyside5230 Centre Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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