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Kirsten Newhams, MD, MPH
Surgery
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Expertise: Achalasia, Advanced...See all...

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Locations

West Penn Hospital (Primary)
Mellon Pavilion
4815 Liberty Ave, Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Fax (412) 605-6364
ACMH Hospital
1 Nolte Dr, #110
Kittanning, PA 16201
Fax (724) 548-5017
Peters Township Health + Wellness Pavilion
138 Gallery Dr
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Fax (724) 260-7310

Dr. Newhams is a board-certified surgeon who treats patients with reflux disease, Barrett’s esophagus, hiatal hernia, esophageal and gastric cancer, esophageal and gastric motility disorders, Zenker’s diverticulum, and swallowing disorders. She has fellowship training in minimally invasive esophageal and gastric surgery and advanced endoscopy.

Dr. Newhams received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Texas. She also earned a Master in Public Health through the University of Texas. She completed her internship and residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. She gained additional training with a minimally invasive foregut fellowship through AHN in Pittsburgh. Dr. Newhams is also certified in robotic surgery and offers this approach to many patients.

Dr. Newhams is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Foregut Society, and the Association of Women Surgeons. She speaks frequently on her specialty at community and professional events.

Dr. Newhams is also the associate program director for the Minimally Invasive Foregut and Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the Esophageal Institute at AHN.

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Expertise

Achalasia
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Barrett’s Esophagus
Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders
Dysplasia
EGD
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Surgery
GERD, Heartburn
GERD/Reflux Surgery
Gastric Surgery
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Minimally Invasive Pyloroplasty
Paraesophageal Hernia
Robotic Surgery
Stomach Cancer
Surgery, Gastroparesis
Zenker’s Diverticulum, Diverticular Disease

Ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

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

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Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Excellent"

October 21, 2023

"All of Dr Newhams and her people are excellent"

October 12, 2023

"Good."

September 18, 2023

"Great"

September 06, 2023

"She took the time to help me make a healthy decision about my plan for treatment."

July 18, 2023

"Great doctor, PA, nurse."

July 07, 2023

"The doctors was great would recommend her to everyone."

July 07, 2023

"Good"

June 04, 2023

"Dr. Newhams listened carefully to my concerns, encouraged me to ask questions, and made sure that I was understanding her medical recommendations. She was well prepared with information about my health. As her patient, I felt included, respected and cared for."

May 16, 2023

"Dr Newhams is wonderful! Takes time and is thorough!"

April 27, 2023

Credentials

Fellowship

Allegheny Health Network

School

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Board

American Board of Surgery

Residency

Virginia Mason Medical Center
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