Dr. Scott H. Maurer
Overview
Scott Maurer, MD, is a pediatric palliative care physician and a pediatric oncologist. Dr. Maurer is certified in pediatrics, pediatric hematology/oncology, and hospice and palliative medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is the chief of the division of palliative medicine and supportive care at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Maurer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Neutropenia, Rosai-Dorfman Disease, Leukemia, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Leukemia.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Additional Areas of Focus
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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.
4 Clinical Trials
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
A. Kim Ritchey, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and is certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is vice-chair of International Affairs of the Department of Pediatrics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by his fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Yale University. Dr. Ritchey’s clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric hematology and oncology. His career focus is pediatric leukemia and coagulation disorders. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters and has presented both locally and nationally. He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology where he served as president, as well as the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Ritchey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hemophilia B, Hemophilia A, and Leukemia.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
Jenny Ruiz, MD, specializes in pediatric hematology oncology and is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Ruiz completed her fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, residency at Columbia University, and medical education at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Ewing Sarcoma, and Osteosarcoma.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
Jean M. Tersak, MD, provides care for pediatric oncology patients and long term survivors of childhood cancer at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tersak is institutional principal investigator for the UPMC Children’s Oncology Group and director of clinical oncology research within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology. Dr. Tersak earned her bachelor's degree, master’s degree, and medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tersak is extensively involved in clinical research including the evaluation and treatment of patients with new diagnosis. Her research interests include the late effects, quality of life, and neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of childhood cancer and evaluation and treatment of opsoclonus myoclonus in patients with neuroblastoma. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Children’s Oncology Group. View the full list of Dr. Tersak’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Tersak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leukemia. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Splenectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Infantile NeutropeniaDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Neutropenia.
- Langerhans Cell HistiocytosisDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.
- LeukemiaDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Rosai-Dorfman DiseaseDr. Maurer isExperienced. Learn about Rosai-Dorfman Disease.