Dr. James D. Luketich
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 Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 235 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 715, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Primary And Specialty Care, Sewickley
Ryan M. Levy, MD, is a thoracic surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Levy specializes in minimally invasive esophageal surgery, minimally invasive lung surgery, esophageal cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, paraesophageal hernias, diaphragm hernias, lung nodules/masses, endoscopic management of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer, diseases of the pleura, mediastinal tumors, tracheal disorders, and inflammatory responses to tissue injury. Dr. Levy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Allegheny Clinic
Hazem El-Khatib is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. El-Khatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Nathaniel Kister is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Kister is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibrosing Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Kister is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Luketich isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Brachydactyly Type A2Dr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type A2.
- Brachydactyly Type BDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type B.
- Brachydactyly Type CDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type C.