A diabetologist in Pittsburgh, Dr. Michelle Griffith specializes in treating the various types of diabetes and complications relating to the disease.
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Yes, Dr. Michelle L. Griffith is accepting new patients at this office.
(412) 692-6787
3601 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Yes, Dr. Michelle L. Griffith is accepting new patients at this office.
3601 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3403
Dr. Michelle Griffith graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2005.
Dr. Griffith has two offices in Pennsylvania where she specializes in Diabetology, Internal Medicine and Endocrinology.
Dr. Griffith works with seventy-six doctors including Dr. Yoshimi Sogawa and Dr. Stephen Mendelson.
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Griffith cares for patients suffering from all types and stages of the disease such as types I and II, or gestational diabetes. Diabetologists work closely with diabetic patients to formulate a personalized, comprehensive plan that includes a diabetes-friendly diet and exercise regimen, in addition to any prescription medications or treatment procedures that are deemed necessary.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Griffith specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. She may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Griffith can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Griffith, but only those who participate in Medicare.