Howard Dubner, MD

  • Clinical Professor of Medicine
  • Clinical Director, UPP Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Shadyside Hospital
Academic Interests

As a clinical associate professor of medicine, Dr. Dubner is interested in general gastroenterology research and participates in collaborative studies when opportunities arise.

    Education & Training

  • BS, Franklin and Marshall College, 1983
  • MD, New York University Medical School, 1987
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Boston City Hospital, 1990
  • Fellowship, George Washington University Hospital, 1993
Recent Publications

Bouscarel, B., Gettys, T.W., Fromm, H., Dubner, H. Ursodeoxycholoic acid inhibits glucagon-induced cAMP formation in hamster hepatocytes: a role for PKC. The American Journal of Physiology. 1995; 268(2.1): G300-10.

Dubner, H., Steinberg, W., Hill, M., Bassi, C., Chardavoyne, R., Bank, S. Infected pancreatic necrosis and peripancreatic fluid collections: serendipitous response to antibiotics and medical therapy in three patients. Pancreas. 1996; 12(3): 298-302.

    Honors and Awards
  • William Cooper, MD, JD Excellence in Teaching Award, 2011-12
  • Adriana M. Selvaggio, MD Dedication to Commitment and Quality Award, 2013
  • University of PIttsburgh Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Faculty Teaching Award, 2018-2019
  • Pittsburgh Best Doctors 2021-22 (Pittsburgh Magazine & Castle Connolly), 2021