Hailey N Laplante, PA-C

Sricharan Chalikonda, MD, MHA, FACS, is the Chief Medical Operations Officer at Allegheny Health Network, and the Chair of the Surgical Institute. A nationally recognized physician leader and pioneer in the use of highly advanced surgical procedures for abdominal cancers and other diseases, he joined AHN in 2018 from the Cleveland Clinic. At AHN, Dr. Chalikonda leads clinical operations for the network’s physician organization, a role that includes oversight of surgical services provided at AHN’s inpatient and outpatient facilities. He also maintains his surgical practice as part of AHN’s Center for Digestive Diseases and Cancer Institute. Dr. Chalikonda earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Ohio University. He completed his general surgery residency and a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, and a surgical oncology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Chalikonda has published dozens of scientific articles, abstracts and book chapters about issues and advancements in his field, including the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer, the treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies and minimally invasive treatment of liver disease. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association and the Society of Surgical Oncology. He was named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's "Best Doctors" in 2019.

Emily Fazio, PA-C Emily Fazio, PA-C, is a surgical physician assistant specializing in minimally invasive surgery and endoscopic therapy for esophageal cancer, Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal motility disorders, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Her clinical interests include swallowing disorders, dysplasia, laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastroparesis, paraesophageal hernia, Zenker’s diverticulum, and diverticular disease. Emily earned both her bachelor’s degree in health sciences and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Emily is committed to providing specialized, multidisciplinary care with a holistic approach to improve patient well-being. She welcomes patients ages 18 and older.

Chloe A. Matthews is a certified surgical physician assistant (PA-C) who specializes in bariatric surgery. She sees patients ages 17 to 75. She earned a Bachelor of Health Science degree and a master’s in physician assistant studies from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania. Chloe is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.