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Howard D Edington, MD
Surgical Oncology
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Expertise: Breast Cancer Surgery,See all...
(412) 235-5830

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Locations

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West Penn Hospital (Primary)
4815 Liberty Ave, Mellon Pavilion Suite 252
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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(412) 235-5830
Fax (412) 235-5833
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Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy, 2nd Floor North
Wexford, PA 15090
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(412) 235-5830
Fax (412) 235-5833
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Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion
138 Gallery Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
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(412) 235-5830
Fax (412) 235-5833

With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Edington specializes in the surgical treatment of melanoma and cutaneous and soft tissue malignancies. He is director of AHN’s Cutaneous Oncology Program and of the future AHN Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. He’s a pioneer in using oncolytic virus therapy to treat non-resectable melanomas.

Languages Spoken

English

Expertise

Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Melanoma
Sarcoma
Skin Cancer
Surgical Oncology

Ratings

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr. Edington was an excellent physician, patient centered, a great communicator, and very knowledgeable and skilled in his specialty."

March 13, 2024

"Dr. Edington is the very best! He is exceptionally skilled but also very personable."

March 13, 2024

"This provider was thorough, kind, courteous and listened. Thank you!"

February 29, 2024

"Very pleased with this Dr."

February 25, 2024

"Tops in care!"

February 10, 2024

"If you get cancer this is the place to get care."

February 05, 2024

"Professional"

January 07, 2024

"I was very pleased with the care I received from the provider!"

December 31, 2023

"Good"

November 05, 2023

"You are fortunate to interact with a doctor like this once in a lifetime!"

September 17, 2023

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Credentials

Fellowship

National Cancer Institute-NIH

School

Cornell University
Temple University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Plastic Surgery
American Board of Surgery

Residency

University Health Center of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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