Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD

Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist based in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in gastroenterology, hepatology, and internal medicine. Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Pezzone brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Pezzone currently serves as the Chief of Gastroenterology at UPMC Mercy and is an associate professor in Pitt’s Departments of Medicine and Pharmacology & Chemical Biology.

Dr. Pezzone’s clinical practice covers all aspects of general gastroenterology, including functional bowel disorders. Patients appreciate his attentive and detailed approach, as well as his commitment to explaining testing and medications. His compassionate demeanor and dedication to patient care have earned him high praise from those he treats.

Patient Reviews:

- "The PA I saw prior to Dr. Pezzone was very attentive and listened to my concerns. Dr. Pezzone, as always, is so knowledgeable and explains things in detail about the testing he is ordering and medications he is prescribing. He shows so much care and makes me feel heard and understood, truly caring about my well-being."

- "Dr. Pezzone is a great physician. He has treated me for over twenty years, and I would never consider going to any other gastroenterologist. He is the best."

- "Outstanding, excellent service from Mercy hospital department."

- "Dr. Pezzone is the definition of how a doctor should treat their patients. He listened to me when I spoke, didn't interrupt me, and didn't make me feel stupid for anything. He was absolutely excellent."

- "Dr. Pezzone helped me understand some of the gastro problems I was having during our discussion. I left my appointment feeling much better."

- "Excellent experience all around. I appreciated the dynamic from start to finish of my visit. Highly recommend."

- "Dr. Pezzone and his physician assistant took their time to explain everything to me thoroughly. Great first-time appointment with Dr. Pezzone and his staff."

While most patients report positive experiences, a few have noted areas for improvement:

- "Dr. Pezzone felt dismissive, pompous, and quite frankly unprofessional. He made disparaging remarks about other professionals. He did seem knowledgeable but not very compassionate about my condition."

- "I was surprised there was no examination, just a consult. At the same time, the doctor listened to my symptoms, and his treatment plan made sense."

Scheduling:

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Patient Satisfaction Rating:

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to care provider-related questions from our survey. Patients treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

For top-notch gastroenterology care in Pittsburgh, PA, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD.