The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 54 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Gorantla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gorantla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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

    Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Rhee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rhee is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    West Penn Hosp Outpatient SVCS Allegheny

    314 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dulabh Monga is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Monga is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Fortunato is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fortunato is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    Surgical Oncology DDC

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

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zureikat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zureikat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

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

    Kevin McGrath, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. McGrath received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Mcgrath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Mcgrath is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

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

    Kenneth Fasanella, MD, specializes in esophageal diseases and disorders and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Digestive Health Care at Presbyterian and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Fasanella received his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Fasanella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Fasanella is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    Trauma And General Surgery, UPMC Presbyterian

    3601 5th Avenue, Suite 6B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joshua Brown, MD, MSc, is a trauma and general surgeon certified in general surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He is a faculty surgeon in the Division of Trauma and General Surgery and is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Low Blood Pressure, Traumatic Brain Injury, Small for Gestational Age, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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

    Benjamin A. Nacev, MD, PhD, specializes in medical oncology and practices with the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Nacev completed his medical education at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is board certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nacev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, and Synovial Sarcoma. Dr. Nacev is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nacev is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Holtzman, MD, is a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of colorectal, liver, GI cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcoma. In addition to traditional surgery, Dr. Holtzman specializes in Minimally Invasive surgical approaches to cancer treatment. As part of the David C. Koch Regional Perfusion Cancer Therapy Center, Dr. Holtzman's team performs many specialized concentrated regional chemotherapy and radiotherapy procedures to treat advanced malignancies. His research interests include the treatment of recurrent cancers, regional radiation therapies, and novel treatments for melanoma. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Holtzman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Holtzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Saeed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    M. Haroon Asif Choudry, MD, is a surgical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and an associate professor of surgery and surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Choudry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Choudry is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Choudry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    Georgiades Surgical Associates

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 614, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Athan Georgiades is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Georgiades is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Georgiades is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Georgiades is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Geriatrics

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hassan is a physician who genuinely cares and listens to patients. He gives elderly patients the time and respect they deserve. Dr. Hassan focuses his care on trying to help his patients preserve their independence and enjoy quality rather than quantity, of life. Dr. Hassan feels that the elderly are a neglected part of our society and he is an advocate of healthy living.He works to challenge and encourage patients to achieve their goals of weight loss and gives strategies to do so. One of his goals is to reduce the number of medications his patients are taking because he feels too many elderly people are over medicated. His patients adore him, and he does the same.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hassan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Mullin, DO, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mullin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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

    Dan P. Zandberg, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist, specializing in the treatment of head and neck and thyroid cancers. He is the Director of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer disease sections for the division of Hematology/Oncology and the Medical Oncology Co-Leader of the UPMC Hillman Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is also the physician lead for the second floor Hillman Cancer Center clinic. His main research focus is in the development of clinical trials with immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Recent awards include the 2019 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, 2020 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award, and 2020/2021 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Dr. Zandberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Zandberg is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zandberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Lupetin is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lupetin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Biliary Dyskinesia, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Harris is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Visceromegaly, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

    A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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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