Oscar Escobar, MD

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About the Business:

Oscar Escobar, MD, is a distinguished pediatric endocrinologist certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He serves as the director of the growth program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Escobar earned his medical degree from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia, and completed his residency at Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia, and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He further honed his expertise through fellowships in pediatric endocrinology at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA, and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.

Dr. Escobar has a profound interest in managing growth disorders, disorders of puberty, thyroid disorders, diabetes, and general pediatric endocrinology. His extensive research has been published in several peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of the Pediatric Endocrine Society, Endocrine Society, and the Colombian Association of Pediatric Endocrinology. Additionally, he is a board member of the Human Growth Foundation.

Living in Pittsburgh with his wife, a research nurse at UPMC Children’s, Dr. Escobar is a family man with two daughters: one is an environmental engineer, and the other is pursuing a medical degree.

Patient Care and Satisfaction:

Dr. Escobar is renowned for his compassionate approach, ensuring that his patients and their families feel heard and involved in the treatment process. Testimonials highlight his ability to explain treatment plans thoroughly, his dedication to minimizing side effects, and his excellent rapport with children and teenagers. Parents appreciate his professionalism, expertise, and the personalized care he provides. His bilingual proficiency in Spanish is an added advantage for Spanish-speaking families.

Patient Reviews:

- "Dr. Escobar is very compassionate and makes an effort to create a comfortable atmosphere for my child."

- "He is very knowledgeable and concerned with providing the best treatment option that provides the least amount of side effects."

- "Dr. Escobar's sense of humor and communication style made my child feel comfortable."

- "He is very professional and an expert in his field. We trust him!"

- "Dr. Escobar always goes out of his way to make sure that measurements are correct and follows up quickly on lab tests."

Contact and Additional Information:

For more information on Dr. Escobar's publications, visit PubMed. To view his profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics, please visit their official website. If you are already a patient and have a MyUPMC account, you can log in to schedule an appointment.

Patient Satisfaction Rating:

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For a trusted, compassionate, and expert approach to pediatric endocrinology, visit Dr. Oscar Escobar at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.