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Dr. Derek Afflu, MD

Dr. Derek Afflu, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Derek Afflu, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

Practice

200 Lothrop St Ste C-900 Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Make an Appointment

(412) 648-6359

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Afflu specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Derek Afflu, MD is a general surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities UPMC Presbyterian and Excela Health Latrobe Hospital.

  • General Surgery

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  • Howard University / College Of Arts And Sciences / Music Department

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

Practice

Office200 Lothrop St Ste C-900 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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

  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

    1 Mellon Way
    Latrobe, PA 15650

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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