Overview
Kristen Veraldi, MD, PhD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Veraldi is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Michigan Medical School and fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Veraldi’s clinical interests are primarily in the evaluation and management of individuals with interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases, and sarcoidosis.
Dr. Veraldi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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James Lanz, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. Dr. Lanz is affiliated with Medical Thoracic Associates. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Lanz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
UPMC Montefiore
Mohamed Seedahmed, MD, MPH, specializes in interstitial lung disease and is board-certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Jameson. Dr. Seedahmed completed his medical education at the University of Khartoum, residency at Atlanta Medical Center/Baptist Medical Center, and fellowship at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Seedahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Beryllium Disease, Neurosarcoidosis, and Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
Pam Health Specialty Hospital Of Heritage Valley
Matthew Woodske is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Dr. Woodske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Veraldi isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Veraldi isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Veraldi isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Veraldi isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Veraldi isAdvanced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- SarcoidosisDr. Veraldi isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Veraldi isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Veraldi isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- PneumoniaDr. Veraldi isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Veraldi isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).