Frank C. Sciurba
Experienced in COVID-19

Dr. Frank C. Sciurba

Pulmonary Medicine
UPMC
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
3601 5th Avenue, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in COVID-19
UPMC
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
3601 5th Avenue, Floor 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Frank Sciurba, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Sciurba completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sciurba specializes in treating patients with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.

Dr. Sciurba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of COVID-19. His top areas of expertise are Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Long Haul COVID, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 219 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of COVID-19.

Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
3601 5th Avenue, Floor 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-6117

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


13 Clinical Trials

Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations (RELIANCE)
Roflumilast or Azithromycin to Prevent COPD Exacerbations (RELIANCE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Roflumilast, Azithromycin
Study Phase: Phase 4
Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPDGene)
Genetic Epidemiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPDGene)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 17, 2025
Zephyr Valve Registry
Zephyr Valve Registry
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
An Observational Study of Beta-Blocker Use in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Acute Myocardial Infarction
An Observational Study of Beta-Blocker Use in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Sham-controlled Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy After Treatment with the Nuvaira™ Lung Denervation System in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 14, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Multicenter Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Spiration® Valve System for the Single Lobe Treatment of Severe Emphysema
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 31, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ensifentrine Over 24 Weeks (With a 48-week Safety Subset) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe COPD
A Phase III Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Ensifentrine Over 24 Weeks (With a 48-week Safety Subset) in Subjects With Moderate to Severe COPD
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Ensifentrine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Clinical Evaluation of the RheOx Bronchial Rheoplasty System for the Treatment of the Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis in Adult Patients With COPD
A Clinical Evaluation of the RheOx Bronchial Rheoplasty System for the Treatment of the Symptoms of Chronic Bronchitis in Adult Patients With COPD
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: June 27, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
A Feasibility Study: A Safety Evaluation of RheOx on Patients With Chronic Bronchitis in the United States
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: May 09, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Improvements to Physical Activity, Oxygen Usage, and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Using Long-term Oxygen Therapy (POC-STEP)
Portable Oxygen Concentrator Improvements to Physical Activity, Oxygen Usage, and Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients Using Long-term Oxygen Therapy (POC-STEP)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 16, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 25, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Use of High Frequency Oscillations With Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) in Hypercapnic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Participants
The Use of High Frequency Oscillations With Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV) in Hypercapnic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Participants
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: May 06, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Lung Tissue Research Consortium
Lung Tissue Research Consortium
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 08, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
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219 Total Publications

Effect of a Self Directed Lifestyle-based Weight Management Program among Patients with Comorbid COPD and Sleep Apnea: A Secondary Analysis of the INSIGHT COPD Trial.
Effect of a Self Directed Lifestyle-based Weight Management Program among Patients with Comorbid COPD and Sleep Apnea: A Secondary Analysis of the INSIGHT COPD Trial.
Journal: Annals of the American Thoracic Society
Published: October 24, 2025
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