Gastroenterology
Michael Pezzone, MD
Chief of Gastroenterology, UPMC Mercy; Associate Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology & Chemical Biology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Dr. Michael A. Pezzone, MD, PhD, is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in functional bowel disorders, gastrointestinal motility issues, and visceral pain. He treats conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), celiac disease, pelvic pain, fecal incontinence, acid-related disorders, peptic ulcer disease, liver diseases, pancreaticobiliary disorders, and allergic/inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions. His practice encompa
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995-1997
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — MD, 1994
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — PhD, Experimental Pathology
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
- Pittsburgh Magazine — Top Doctor
2008-2011, 2021-2025 (9 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UPMC Presbyterian
- UPMC Mercy
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice