James Luketich
Experienced in Collapsed Lung

Dr. James Luketich

Thoracic Surgery
Upmc
5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Collapsed Lung
Upmc
5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease.

Dr. Luketich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Collapsed Lung. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 232 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Indiana University Health
Iu Health West Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
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  • PPO
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Upmc
5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2025
Other Locations
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-7555

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.


6 Clinical Trials

Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 30, 2025
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pyloroplasty Versus No Pyloroplasty in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pyloroplasty Versus No Pyloroplasty in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Outcomes After Medical and Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Outcomes After Medical and Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Phase II Study for Curative Intent Treatment for Patients With Oligometastatic Disease at Initial Presentation
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
The CALIBER Study Randomized Controlled Trial of LINX Versus Double-Dose Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Reflux Disease
The CALIBER Study Randomized Controlled Trial of LINX Versus Double-Dose Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy for Reflux Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 07, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Pilot Trial of Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging With Indocyanine Green in the Detection and Diagnosis of Neoplastic Pulmonary Nodules
A Pilot Trial of Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging With Indocyanine Green in the Detection and Diagnosis of Neoplastic Pulmonary Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 21, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
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232 Total Publications

Nuanced Decision Making is Critical in Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair.
Nuanced Decision Making is Critical in Giant Paraesophageal Hernia Repair.
Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery
Published: October 06, 2025
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  • Hiatal Hernia
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  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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  • Esophageal Cancer
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  • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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  • EGFR Positive Lung Cancer
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  • Gastrostomy
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  • Lung Adenocarcinoma
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  • Lung Nodules
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  • Mesothelioma
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  • Experienced
  • Acquired Tracheomalacia
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  • Advanced Bronchoscopy
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  • Brachydactyly Type A2
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  • Brachydactyly Type C
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  • Collapsed Lung
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