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Dr. Oscar Escobar, MD

Dr. Oscar Escobar, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Oscar Escobar, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Akron Children's Hospital and Butler Memorial Hospital.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Escobar specializes in the area of Pediatric Endocrinology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Escobar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Escobar

3.2

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
40%
40%
4 Star
20%
20%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
40%
40%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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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Sep 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 29, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Oscar Escobar, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Akron Children's Hospital and Butler Memorial Hospital.
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Maimonides Mc

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997
  • Maimonides Mc

    Residency Hospital, 1995
  • La State University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Hospital University De Valle

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Universidad Del Valle, Cali, Division De Ciencias De La Salud

    Medical School, 1986
  • Hospital University De Valle

    Internship Hospital, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Endocrinology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224
1
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2
Upp Peds Endocrine-Diabetes-Johnstown865 Eisenhower Blvd Johnstown, PA 15904
3

Practice

Office4055 Monroeville Blvd Ste 110 Monroeville, PA 15146
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Akron Children's Hospital

    1 Perkins Sq
    Akron, OH 44308
  • Chan Soon-Shiong Medical Center at Windber

    600 Somerset Ave
    Windber, PA 15963
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    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.

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

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St
    Bedford, VA 24523
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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