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Dr. Pushpa Viswanathan, MD

Dr. Pushpa Viswanathan, MD

Pediatric Endocrinology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Pushpa Viswanathan, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kerala Medical College in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic and Excela Health Frick Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Viswanathan specializes in the areas of Pediatric Endocrinology & Pediatrics. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Viswanathan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Viswanathan

2.5

2 ratings, 1 with written review
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
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Shannon in Leechburg, PA – Aug 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Pushpa Viswanathan, MD is a pediatric endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Kerala Medical College in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cleveland Clinic and Excela Health Frick Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Pediatric Endocrinology

  • Pediatrics

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

  • Kerala Medical College

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatrics
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.
  • English

  • Malay

Locations

Practice

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh4401 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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St. Clair Hospital1000 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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Cardiology Consultants19 Bradhurst Ave Hawthorne, NY 10532
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Office1 Childrens Hospital Dr # 4401 Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • 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 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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (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

    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
  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

    1 Mellon Way
    Latrobe, PA 15650

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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