Dr. James Pingpank Jr, MD
Dr. James Pingpank Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Harrisburg and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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5150 Centre Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232Make an Appointment
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Dr. Pingpank Jr is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
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Dr. James Pingpank Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1992. He is affiliated with medical...read moreGeneral Surgery
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George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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