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B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia Treatment in Pittsburgh
30 holistic practitioners in Pittsburgh who can help with B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
30 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
Gabriel tests for root cause of B12 deficiency: pernicious anemia (intrinsic factor antibodies, parietal cell antibodies), gut malabsorption, dietary insufficiency, medication-induced. He uses methylcobalamin (active form) or hydroxocobalamin, bypasses absorption issues with sublingual, nasal spray,...
Read full protocolRecommended Treatments
IV Nutrient Therapy
Key Supplements
- Methylcobalamin B12 1000-5000mcg sublingual daily (or injections 1000mcg weekly initially)
- Folate (methylfolate) 1-5mg (works with B12)
- B-Complex (all B vitamins work together)
- Digestive enzymes with HCl and pepsin (if low stomach acid)
- Betaine HCl (if low stomach acid)
- Probiotics (gut health)
Key Lab Markers
- Vitamin B12 (optimal >600, not just >200)
- Methylmalonic acid (MMA - elevated if functional B12 deficiency even with 'normal' serum B12)
- Homocysteine (elevated if B12 or folate deficient)
- Complete blood count (macrocytic anemia)
Practitioners in Pittsburgh for B12 Deficiency / Pernicious Anemia
Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score
#1
91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(82)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#2
91GPS
Trillium Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Maureen Tighe, ND, MSOM·ND, MSOM, Classical Chinese and Naturopathic Medicine
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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(412) 571-9355#3
89GPS
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(94)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#4
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(72)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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89GPS
UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine
VerifiedDr. Sari Cohen, ND & Multiple Practitioners·ND (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine), NCCAOM-certified acupuncturists
4.7(0)
Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
integrative medicine
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(412) 623-3023#6
89GPS
Heal Pgh / Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks
Amy Green, LAc, LMT·LAc, LMT, Pennsylvania license #AK001200
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(68)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(54)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(38)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
UPMC Acupuncture Services
Tricia Smith, MS, LAc·MS, LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Birch Center for Health
Davis & Melissa Sokulski, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed acupuncturists
4.9(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#12
88GPS
Wind in the Willows Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist·LAc, NCCAOM board-certified
5.0(0)
West End Village, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(56)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#14
87GPS
Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(46)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#15
87GPS
Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(62)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#16
87GPS
TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(47)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#17
87GPS
Dr. Joy Sturgill Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Joy Sturgill, ND·ND, naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#18
87GPS
Confluence Healing
Susan M. Glod, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, certified in Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#19
87GPS
Chinese Acupuncture & Herbs Center
Cheng Yang & Xuan Liu, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed, Traditional Oriental Medicine
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#20
87GPS
TCL Acupuncture & Wellness Center
Dr. Qiong Wang, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD, Pennsylvania licensed, NCCAOM certified
4.9(0)
Perrysville, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(51)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#22
86GPS
Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(43)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Medical Acupuncture
Karen Battle, LAc·LAc, Pennsylvania licensed
4.8(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#24
86GPS
Bright Star Acupuncture
Weijia Shan, LAc·LAc, Master of Science in Acupuncture
4.9(0)
Forbes & Shady area, Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#25
85GPS
Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(43)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#26
85GPS
Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(39)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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Contact via website#27
85GPS
Pittsburgh Alternative Health
VerifiedDarrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh·ND, RPh (pharmacist and naturopathic physician)
4.7(0)
South Hills, Pittsburgh, PA
naturopathic medicine
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Contact via website#28
85GPS
Ming Yip Acupuncture & Herbal Therapy
Bonnie Pang, Dipl OM·Dipl OM, NCCAOM certified osteopathic acupuncturist
4.8(0)
Pittsburgh, PA
Acupuncture
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