Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

Dr. Peter L. Santa-Maria

Otolaryngology
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Advanced in Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
UPMC
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Peter Santa-Maria is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Santa-Maria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

Specialties
Otolaryngology
Licenses
Otolaryngology in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-232-8276
Other Locations
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
1400 Locust St, Suite 3206, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Call: 412-232-8276

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.


8 Total Publications

Targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome in cochlear macrophages protects against hearing loss in chronic suppurative otitis media.
Targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome in cochlear macrophages protects against hearing loss in chronic suppurative otitis media.
Journal: Journal of neuroinflammation
Published: May 08, 2024
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    • Aural Polyps
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