The 20 Best Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 8 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Oncology | Hematology
    Advanced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Oncology | Hematology

    Classical Hematology

    3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roy E. Smith, MD, is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. Dr Smith specializes in bleeding and thrombotic disorders, Rare Homologic Diseases, Chronic Leukemia and Myelodyplasia.Dr. Smith is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University, Columbus, and his Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin, College of Medicine, Madison. He completed his residency in medical oncology and his fellowship in hematology oncology, both at The Ohio State University. He is the former director of the Ohio State University Hospital's Special Coagulation Laboratory and its Hemophilia Center. He presently serves as chairman of the Central Investigational Review Board for the Cancer Therapeutics and Development branch of the National Cancer Institute and has served on the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drug Advisory Committee and the Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee of the FDA. Dr. Smith serves as the co-chair of the Anticoagulation Task Force for the Presbyterian Hospital and its affiliates and chair of the Anticoagulation Working Group of the system-wide P and T committee.Dr. Smith is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Society for Scientific Exploration, The International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, the American Medical Association and the American Society for Apheresis, and the American College of Chest Physicians. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis and Hemostasis. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP), Shwartzman Phenomenon, Porphyria, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lanie Kasdan Francis, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Francis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 200, 
    West Mifflin, PA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew D. Laman, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Laman specializes in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Laman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Laman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Laman is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Internal Medicine

    Agh Internal Medicine-Federal North

    1307 Federal St Ste B300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Farrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Internal Medicine

    Preferred Primary Care Physicians

    26 South 27th Street, Suite 201, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Bhavank Doshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy. Dr. Doshi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)

    West Penn Allegheny Oncology Network

    4815 Liberty Ave Ste 340, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Islam is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Resistance to Anti-Vitamin K, Protein S Deficiency, Protein C Deficiency, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Hematology Oncology

    St. Clair Hospital Cancer Center, Affiliated With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    1000 Bower Hill Road, Suite 7700, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert VanderWeele, MD, MS, is a hematologist/medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He specializes in cytopenias, bleeding and clotting disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, GI malignancies, breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. Dr. Vanderweele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Dr. Vanderweele is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vanderweele is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Family Medicine

    Grob, Scheri, Woodburn And Griffin Family Medicine

    1140 Perry Highway, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Woodburn, MD, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Woodburn is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. He completed his residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Woodburn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Woodburn is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)

    Office

    2626 Haymaker Rd # 2A, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Thomas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Pulmonary Embolism.

    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Prof-Southpointe

    400 Southpointe Blvd Ste 235, 
    Canonsburg, PA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Naguit is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Naguit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, High Cholesterol, and High Potassium Level.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)?

    Acute hepatic porphyria is a genetic metabolic disorder caused by a defect in the enzyme that assists heme synthesis, which results in the accumulation of porphyrins. Heme is involved in the production of hemoglobin, or the oxygen-carrying element in the blood, and porphyrins are molecules that help produce heme. There are several types of hepatic porphyria, including acute intermittent porphyria, variegate porphyria, aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and porphyria cutanea tarda.

    When should I see an Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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