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    MediFind found 83 doctor with experience in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 73 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Adam Slivka
      Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

      Vikram C. Gorantla
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      300 Halket Street, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Vikram C. Gorantla, MD, specializes in the treatment of sarcoma, breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and head and neck cancers. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he received his medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his internal medicine residency at Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and his hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Gorantla has a dedicated day seeing breast cancer patients at the Magee-Womens Cancer Progam. He also collaborates with surgical oncologists and gynecologists/oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to patients. Dr. Gorantla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

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      Amer H. Zureikat
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology

      Surgical Oncology DDC

      200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular. Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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      Jason J. Luke
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jason Luke is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luke is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Liver Embolization.

      Anwaar Saeed
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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

      Anwaar Saeed, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology Program at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Committee of the NSABP Foundation. Her research efforts are focused on immune modulatory approaches in patients with gastric & esophageal cancer, colon cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma as well as chemoprevention/ immunoprevention in the high-risk GI population. She has published more than 150 peer reviewed papers, posters and book chapters, and have led more than 40 clinical trials, focused on various immune modulatory regimens including but not limited to immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations with chemotherapy, other checkpoint inhibitors, antibody drug conjugates, bi-specific T cell engagers (BiTE), angiogenesis inhibitors, as well as immunotherapy combinations with regional approaches like stereotactic radiosurgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. She currently leads several investigator-initiated trials focused on novel targeted immunotherapy combinations including the ongoing phase I/II CAMILLA multicohort study looking at Cabozantinib plus Durvalumab with or without Tremelimumab in GI malignancies. Results from phase I/II part of the CAMILLA led to the development of the currently ongoing global pivotal trial, STELLAR 303, in patients with previously treated microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. She is also the study chair for a soon to open SWOG/intergroup NCI national trial (S2303) testing a novel chemo-immunotherapy regimen in patients with advanced gastric & esophageal adenocarcinoma. Dr. Saeed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Cataract Removal, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

      John C. Rhee
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      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

      John C. Rhee, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Rhee is skilled in the management of all forms of cancer and blood diseases, with particular interest in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and chest, including colorectal, esophageal, gastric, pancreaticobiliary, liver, neuroendocrine, and lung tumors. Dr. Rhee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Harkirat Singh
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Harkirat Singh, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Medical Director of GI Endoscopy at the UPMC Mercy Hospital. Dr.Singh's clinical and research interests include pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, bile duct strictures, pancreato-biliary endoscopy, gastroenterological malignancies, general gastroenterology and hepatology. In addition to upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, Dr.Singh specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures like endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic mucosal resection, and deep enteroscopy. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Colonic Malakoplakia, Bile Duct Stricture, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Garth A. Elias
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      General Surgery

      General Surgery, UPMC Mercy

      1515 Locust Street, Suite 236, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Garth Elias, MD, specializes in burn surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery and is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Elias received his medical degree from Hahnemann/Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Elias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      Allegheny Clinic

      314 E N Ave, Ahn Surgical Oncology, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Suzanne Schiffman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Gastroenterology

      Allegheny Clinic

      1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abhijit Kulkarni is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Ibrahim H. Sahin
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Hematology Oncology | Oncology | Hematology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      300 Halket St, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      16+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ibrahim Sahin is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sahin has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

      Monica K. Malhotra
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

      UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

      300 Halket Street, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Monica Khunger Malhotra, MD is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Malhotra is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in gastrointestinal, breast and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Malhotra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Tumor.

      Kenneth K. Lee
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Surgical Oncology

      UPMC Digestive Disorders Center

      200 Lothrop Street, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      "Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Abhinav Humar
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books. Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration. View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

      Rivkah R. Colen
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology

      200 Lothrop Street, Suite 200, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Hebrew, Spanish

      Rivkah Colen, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC East, UPMC Northwest, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Bedford, and UPMC Passavant. She completed her residency at Saint Luke's Episcopal Hospital Ponce and medical degree at Ponce School of Medicine. Dr. Colen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), and Cordotomy.

      Michele Molinari
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

      Vikraman Gunabushanam
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
      Accepting New Patients

      Vikraman Gunabushanam is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gunabushanam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Gunabushanam is currently accepting new patients.

      Ronald P. Brennan
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology

      200 Lothrop Street, Suite 200, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ronald Brennan, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is certified in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, and UPMC Jameson. He completed his medical degree at Hahnemann University Hospital and residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Brennan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Christopher B. Hughes
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation. View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

      Susannah Ellsworth
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Radiation Oncology
      Experienced in Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
      Radiation Oncology

      Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center

      5230 Centre Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Susannah Ellsworth is a Radiation Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ellsworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer). Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Ellsworth is currently accepting new patients.

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      What is the definition of Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)?

      Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a rare cancerous (malignant) growth in one of the ducts that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine.

      When should I see a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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 a Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer) 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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