Shannon L. Puhalla
Experienced in Chondrosarcoma

Dr. Shannon L. Puhalla

Hematology Oncology
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Chondrosarcoma
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Shannon L. Puhalla, MD, is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She specializes in breast oncology, Phase I clinical trials, and novel therapeutics in breast cancer.

Dr. Puhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chondrosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer.

Graduate Institution
Northeast Ohio Universities, College Of Medicine (NEOUCOM)
Residency
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Northwest
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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EmblemHealth
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Gateway Health Plan
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-4813
Other Locations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 103, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Call: 724-720-1130
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