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Sewickley, PA – (February 18, 2008) – Sarah B. Shinn, M.D. and Associates, part of Sewickley Valley Medical Group is pleased to welcome Amita Mulherkar, M.D. to the practice. Dr. Mulherkar started practicing medicine 15 years ago, most recently with a physician group in Pittsburgh. In addition to her diagnostic skill as a physician, she has also been published four times on various topics within the medical community. Dr. Mulherkar completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital and earned her medical degree from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences in India.

Sarah B. Shinn M.D. and Associates was started by Sarah B. Shinn in 1990 and focuses on Internal Medicine. Dr. Shinn has consistently ranked as one of the top physicians in Pittsburgh. She was recognized by her patients and peers as a top primary care physician in Pittsburgh Magazine’s annual Top Doctors Issue in 2005 and 2006. Dr. Shinn is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.

Dr. Shinn said “Amita Mulherkar is a tremendous additon to the practice. We concentrate on diagnostic evaluation, medical treatment and preventative care. We plan to continue this philosophy with Dr. Mulherkar. We approach common chronic adult ilnesses in a precise, caring manner with an eye on preventing complications.”

Drs. Shinn and Mulherkar have admission privileges at Heritage Valley Sewickley. They accept all major insurances.

Sarah B. Shinn, M.D. and Associates has two locations. The main office is in Wexford at 2591 Wexford-Bayne Road in the Spectra II Building. The second office is in Sewickley at 1099 Ohio River Boulevard. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Shinn or Dr. Mulherkar, please call their main number at 724.935.2620.

About Sarah B. Shinn and Associates

Sarah B. Shinn M.D. and Associates is part of the Sewickley Valley Medical Group, which is part of the Heritage Valley Health System. Heritage Valley provides comprehensive health care for residents of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Lawrence counties, in Pennsylvania; eastern Ohio; and the panhandle of West Virginia. In partnership with more than 500 physicians, Heritage Valley offers a broad range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services at its two hospitals, Heritage Valley Beaver, and Heritage Valley Sewickley; in physician offices; and community satellite facilities. Additional information about Heritage Valley Health System is available online at www.heritagevalley.org.