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Dr. Melanie Austin, MD

Dr. Melanie Austin, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Melanie Austin, MD is a pediatrician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Heritage Valley Sewickley and St Clair Hospital.

4 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 4 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

1000 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243
(412) 942-5900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Austin specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Austin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Austin

4.0
2 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Generous and Lovely
Dr. Austin has to be one of the most generous and congenial doctor I have met. A lot of doctors out there will put themselves on a pedestal and view themselves as more important than her patients, but based on how approachable she was on the first visit, she's practically like any other regular citizen. She does her job as a doctor proficiently, while also balancing a demanding and stressful home life. Without a doubt would recommend her as your kids Doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 19, 2023
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Good Dr but terrible bedside manner
Dr. Austin was unapproachable at the very beginning of our visit. My child is energetic and chatty but she was quite irritated and frustrated with that. She at one point even said “he’s a lot.” This all culminated in my child feeling upset about themself and made the rest of their appt obligations tremendously harder. For someone with years in the pediatric field, it’s disappointing to not find any empathy for the smallest of the population. We will not be receiving care by her again.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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PGH Parent – Jul 19, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melanie Austin, MD is a pediatrician in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001. She is affiliated with medical facilities Heritage Valley Sewickley and St Clair Hospital.

  • Pediatrics

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

St. Clair Hospital1000 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243
1
Childrens Community Pediatrics2599 Wexford Bayne Rd Sewickley, PA 15143
2
Caring Hands Pediatrics PC105 Braunlich Dr Ste 102 Pittsburgh, PA 15237
3

Practice

Office300 Cedar Ridge Dr Ste 309 Pittsburgh, PA 15205
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St Clair Hospital

    1000 Bower Hill Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15243
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Heritage Valley Sewickley

    720 Blackburn Rd
    Sewickley, PA 15143
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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