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Dr. Amer Zureikat, MD

Dr. Amer Zureikat, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Amer Zureikat, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

5150 Centre Ave Ste 413 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(412) 692-2852

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zureikat is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zureikat specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zureikat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zureikat

4.3
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
78%
78%
4 star
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3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
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1 star
11%
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An incredibly skilled and gifted surgeon
When pancreatic cancer touched our family, we instantly began learning via the internet. The PanCan network recommended finding a surgeon who performs at least 15 surgeries per year. Our search led us to Dr. Zureikat. He performs 110-120 procedures a year and he was more than 1,000 miles from our home. The distance didn't deter us. We believed our best chance at a successful outcome was traveling to the Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Zureikat is, of course, brilliant and a highly skilled surgeon. But he's also compassionate, an engaged listener, and willing to teach. He is surrounded by a team of pancreatic cancer specialists who work collaboratively
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 15, 2022
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In 2014 I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dr. Zureikat was confident from the start that he would be able to help me, and he certainly did! Here I am eight years later, able to enjoy my family fully and continuing to make memories. He is a gifted surgeon and because of his unique talents and calming, direct personality, I live a full and rich life. Thank you to Dr. Zureikat, all of his staff, and the Hillman Cancer Center. God bless you all!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathleen Tylka – Jul 17, 2022
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Dr. Zureikat took over for another physician who did my Whipple procedure. I loved the other surgeon but I am on the fence about Dr. Zureikat. I have had on going medical problems and he is unwilling to listen to the point where his office staff makes me crazy. I was going to a different doctor for a 2nd opinion but ended up in another hospital with a separate problem. Once he got my reports he then decided to listen to me and referred me to another surgical oncologist to take care of my problem. I am doing much better but with this office you have to be your own advocate because he is unwilling to listen and my follow up has not been the greatest because he does not know much about my rare medical issue.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2021
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He took over my case from my previous surgeon who was wonderful. He told me there was nothing more he could do. I didn’t listen and got 2nd and 3rd opinions. Granted it was a difficult medical case but he is the only one that said nothing could be done and I am grateful I did not take his advice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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May 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pittsburgh – Apr 27, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Amer Zureikat, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

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  • School Of Medicine Of The Royal College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office5150 Centre Ave Ste 413 Pittsburgh, PA 15232
1
Office3550 Terrace St Ste 497 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
2
Office200 Lothrop St Ste D380 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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