Overview
Rama Bhagavatula is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhagavatula is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Pulmonary Embolism, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Hemoglobinopathy.
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Locations
320 E N Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
4815 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.
Classical Hematology
Enrico M. Novelli, MD, is a classical (benign) hematologist, the Chief of the Section of Benign Hematology, and the medical director of the UPMC Adult Sickle Cell Disease Program. Board-certified in hematology, Dr. Novelli received his medical degree from the University of Milan, Italy. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in hematology-oncology at UPMC. Dr. Novelli specializes in sickle cell anemia and hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Novelli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.
Classical Hematology
Julia Xu is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Xu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemoglobinopathy, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Sickle Cell Disease, and Hemolytic Anemia. Dr. Xu is currently accepting new patients.
Classical Hematology
Laura M. De Castro MD, MHSc, is an associate professor of medicine, director of benign hematology for the Institute for Transfusion Medicine and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and director of clinical translational research for the Sickle Cell Disease Research Center of Excellence. In addition, she is a hematologist specializing in sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies. Dr. De Castro also serves as clinical director of the benign hematology program at UPMC, and works to expand clinical programs in hemostasis and thrombosis. Dr. Castro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hemoglobinopathy. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin SC Disease, Hemoglobin E Disease, and Hemoglobinopathy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Bhagavatula isAdvanced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bhagavatula isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AnemiaDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Blood ClotsDr. Bhagavatula isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.