Charles C. Gabbert, MD

  • Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
  • Medical Director, GI Lab & Procedure Unit, UPMC St. Margaret
  • Director of Advanced Endoscopic Training, UPMC Presbyterian
Academic Interests

Dr. Gabbert's research interests reflect his clinical expertise and explore novel advanced endoscopy techniques, equipment, and related innovations.

Dr. Gabbert is a gastroenterologist who specializes in advanced endoscopy procedures such as EUS, ERCP, and related diagnostic, treatment, and palliative care modalities.

    Education & Training

  • BA, Philosophy & Pre-Professional Studies, University of Notre Dame, 2001
  • MD, Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine, 2007
  • Residency, University of California - San Diego Medical Center, 2011
  • Fellowship, Gastroenterology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2014
  • Advanced Fellowship, Interventional Endoscopy, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
Recent Publications

Rachakonda V, Gabbert C, Raina A, Bell L, Cooper S, Malik S, Behari J. Serum Metabolomic Profiling in Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis Identifies Multiple Dysregulated Metabolic Pathways. PLoS One. 2014; 9(12): e113860.

Rachakonda V, Gabbert C, Raina A, Li H, Malik S, DeLany JP, Behari J. Stratification of Risk of Death in Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis Using a Panel of Adipolines and Cytokines. Alcohol Clinical Experiential Research. 2014; 38(11): 2712-21.

Gabbert C, Warndorf M, Easler J, Chennat J. Advanced Techniques for Endoscopic Biliary Imaging: Cholangioscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasonography, Confocal, and Beyond. Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Clinics of North America. 2013; 23(3): 625-46.

Lindback SM, Gabbert C, Johnson BL, Smorodinsky E, Sirlin CB, Garcia N, Pardee PE, Kistler KD, Schwimmer JB. Pediatric Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Advanced Pediatrics. 2010; 57(1): 85-140.

Gabbert C, Donohue M, Arnold J, Schwimmer JB. Adenovirus-36 and Obesity in Children and Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2010; 126(4): 721-6.

Morrison EH, Rucker L, Boker JR, Gabbert CC, Hubbell FA, Hitchcock MA, Prislin MD. The Effect of a 13-hour Curriculum to Improve Residents' Teaching Skills: A Randomized Trial. Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004; 141(4): 257-63.

Morrison EH, Lewis EM, Gabbert CC, Boker JR, Kumar B, Harthill M. Evaluating a "Service Elective" in Clinical Teaching for Medical Students. Medical Teacher. 2003; 25(6): 662-63.

    Honors and Awards
  • Rhodes & Marshall Scholarship Finalist - University of Notre Dame, 2001
  • Meissner Scholarship Award Recipient - OHSU, 2004
  • Hester Scholarship Award Recipient - OHSU, 2005
  • American Academy of Pediatrics CA Chapter - Excellence in Leadership, Teaching, & Patient Care Award, 2010
  • GI Fellow Faculty Teaching Award - UPMC, 2015