Overview
David Friedland is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Friedland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choroid Plexus Papilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Locations
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
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Shirley Ong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ong received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choroid Plexus Papilloma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC
Kathan Mehta is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choroid Plexus Papilloma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Oligodendroglioma, Astrocytoma, Thrombectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Choroid Plexus Papilloma. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Friedland isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Friedland isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Appendix CancerDr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Friedland isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.

