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Marc S Itskowitz, MD
Primary Care - Internal Medicine
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Expertise: Cardiovascular Disease...See all...

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Locations

Federal North Medical Office Building (Primary)
1307 Federal St, Suite 304
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fax (412) 359-8541

Dr. Itskowitz cares for individuals with chronic conditions or those suffering from acute illnesses or injuries.

As the Director of Perioperative Medicine Center, he works with patients, surgeons, and anesthesiologists to prepare patients for elective surgeries. Dr. Itskowitz consults on the use of medications before and after surgery, as well as managing follow-up care for patients with unique risk factors or special needs.

Dr. Itskowitz earned his degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

He is an associate professor of medicine at Temple University School of Medicine and assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Dr. Itskowitz was named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's "Best Doctors" in 2019.

Languages Spoken

English

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Expertise

Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Reduction
Coronary Artery Disease
Diabetes Mellitus
Disease Prevention
General Primary Care
Geriatrics
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Joint Injections
Minor Procedures
Musculoskeletal Pain
Perioperative Medicine
Preventive Health
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Ratings

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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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

"I like to chat over the iPhone. And not having to drive in to AGH. Plus, the garage fee"

March 24, 2024

"Dr Itskowitz is the best."

March 18, 2024

"A caring physician"

February 18, 2024

"Listens & offers opinions."

February 16, 2024

"Dr Itskowitz always concerned and reassuring. Changed my plan of care and ordered testing."

February 10, 2024

"Dr. Is a good listener and he will explain why if he disagree with me to give me a better understanding about my situation that I am going through"

January 30, 2024

"Dr. Itskowitz was great. Very attentive to all my questions"

January 23, 2024

"First time with this care provider.Wanting a new PCP. I considered this an interview. Getting to know PCP."

January 17, 2024

"Dr. Itskowitz was excellent. Very caring and easy to talk with about my health"

November 27, 2023

"I always recommend this group!"

October 30, 2023

Credentials

Positions

Director, Center for Perioperative Medicine, Allegheny Health Network

School

Cornell University
Medical College of Pennsylvania

Board

American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

Allegheny General Hospital
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