Dr. Robert Flanigan, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine in 1980 and specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine.
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Gateway Health Plan
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Top Care Areas
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
very high
more than 96% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
very high
more than 93% of peers
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Flanigan "We believe that thorough investigation and communication improves the well being of our patients, helps them understand their gastrointestinal condition, and achieves the highest possible outcome for their health."
2 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
72 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disorders
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hernia
- Impacted Shoulders
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
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12 Procedures
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Polypectomy
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- University Of Pittsburgh / Main CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1976
- University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1980
- Mercy Hospital, PittsburghInternship Hospital | Completed 1981
- Mercy Hospital, PittsburghResidency Hospital | Completed 1984
- Mercy Hospital, PittsburghFellowship Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Flanigan accepts 19 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CHAMPVA
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPOOpen Access
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health CareCarelink PPOGroup Plan PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Gateway Health Plan
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldClassic Blue
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Financial Group
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPOUnited Healthcare
- UPMC Health Plan
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