The 20 Best Hepatoblastoma Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Rakesh Sindhi, MD, FACS, is a pediatric abdominal transplant surgeon, board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is co-director of Pediatric Transplantation, director of Pediatric Transplant Research, and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sindhi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

. Dr. Halligan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Rhabdomyosarcoma, Neuroblastoma, and Ewing Sarcoma.

Jean M. Tersak, MD, provides care for pediatric oncology patients and long term survivors of childhood cancer at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tersak is institutional principal investigator for the UPMC Children’s Oncology Group and director of clinical oncology research within the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. She is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is board-certified in pediatric hematology/oncology.Dr. Tersak earned her bachelor's degree, master’s degree, and  medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.Dr. Tersak is extensively involved in clinical research including the evaluation and treatment of patients with new diagnosis. Her research interests include the late effects, quality of life, and neurocognitive outcomes in survivors of childhood cancer and evaluation and treatment of opsoclonus myoclonus in patients with neuroblastoma. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology Children’s Oncology Group.View the full list of Dr. Tersak’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Tersak is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroepithelioma, Neuroblastoma, Reticulohistiocytoma, Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Ramdas is a fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology and board certified in pediatrics. His clinical interests include general pediatric hematology and oncology; childhood cancer (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, brain tumor, neuroblastoma, Wilms' tumor, bone tumor, soft tissue sarcoma); and pediatric hematology (e.g., anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, bone marrow failure, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, ITP). Dr. Ramdas earned his medical degree from Calcutta National Medical College in India. He then moved to the United States to complete his residency and a fellowship in pediatric hematology and oncology at Louisiana State University. Dr. Ramdas is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and in pediatric hematology-oncology. Dr. Ramdas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, Histiocytosis, Reticulohistiocytoma, Hepatoblastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Edward Prochownik is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prochownik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Retinoblastoma, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

George V. Mazariegos, MD, FACS, specializes in pediatric transplant surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the American College of Surgeons and is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC while holding the title of Jamie Lee Curtis Chair in Transplantation Surgery. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Michigan State University, followed by fellowships at UPMC in critical care medicine, and the Thomas E. Starzl fellowship in transplantation, hepatic, and multivisceral transplantation.Dr. Mazariegos’ clinical interests include treatment of pediatric patients who have liver and intestinal disease that require transplantation or hepatobiliary surgery. He is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, and the Pediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society. He and colleagues recently founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation, a learning health system focused on accelerating innovation and patient centered care in pediatric transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos lives in Oakland with his wife and three children.View Dr. Mazariegos's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mazariegos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

Judy Squires, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC East, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Hamot. She completed her medical degree at University of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston, fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Squires is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Hepatoblastoma, Liver Cancer, and Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.

James Dolezal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dolezal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Dolezal is currently accepting new patients.

Philosophy of care | I believe children are a unique population of patients that require a physician dedicated to their well-being. I believe they are vulnerable and often unable to speak up for themselves. I believe that each child and family should be treated as if they are my own relation. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine for the satisfaction of being able to help and offer hope to those who are ill. I chose pediatric hematology oncology because these children have a serious illness and their parents are at the lowest point of their lives, and I can provide them with hope and compassion. | Community involvement | I volunteer at Camp Dost, a camp for children with cancer. Since 2003 I have helped there, and love seeing how this experience helps kids who are dealing with cancer enjoy time just being kids. | Personal interests | I enjoy many types of sports, but specifically like basketball, baseball, football, and golf. I also like to go canoeing and doing physical fitness activities. Dr. Troutman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

Sameh Tadros, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and pediatric radiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Hamot, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Mercy, UPMC East, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his residency at University of Toronto and his medical education at Ain Shams University. Dr. Tadros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatoblastoma, Ebstein's Anomaly, Mediastinal Tumor, Rhabdoid Tumor, and Pancreatectomy.

Felipe Bautista is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bautista is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Neuroblastoma, Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Ruy Cruz is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

Kyle Soltys, MD, is a board-certified pediatric liver transplant surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and an associate professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Soltys earned his medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine. He then completed a General Surgery Residency at the University Hospital Department of Surgery in Newark, NJ, followed by a Transplant Fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Recanati-Miller Transplant Institute. Finally, he completed a Transplantation Fellowship at UPMC’s Thomas E. Starzl Transplant Institute.His research and clinical interests include late graft loss in pediatric transplantation, infectious complications of pediatric transplant, ischemia/reperfusion injury in fatty liver models, preservation injury and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders.View Dr. Soltys' full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Soltys is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Domenic J. Filingeri, DO, MS, specializes in pediatric endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Filingeri completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residencies at Thomas Jefferson Nemours Children's Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center, and obtained his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Filingeri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top area of expertise is Hepatoblastoma.

View the full list of Dr. Rapkin's publications on PubMed. Dr. Rapkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis, Rhabdoid Tumor, Non-Langerhans-Cell Histiocytosis, and Reticulohistiocytoma.

James Cooper, MD, MSc, is clinical director of the Coagulation Program at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatric hematology-oncology and pediatrics.Dr. Cooper earned his medical degree from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency and internship in pediatrics at the University of Connecticut-Connecticut Children's Medical Center followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology-oncology at UPMC Children's Hospital. Dr. Cooper also earned his master's of science in clinical research at the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Clinical Research Education.In his role as clinical director of the Coagulation Program, Dr. Cooper cares for children with bleeding disorders and thrombosis concerns. As part of that mission, Dr. Cooper and Dr. Tahniat Syed of Adolescent Medicine co-lead a dedicated clinic for young women with menstrual disorders, known as the CHAMP (Comprehensive Hematologic Assessment of Adolescents with Menstrual Problems) Clinic. In addition to coagulation disorders, Dr. Cooper also cares for children with a variety of oncologic and other hematologic problems.Dr. Cooper’s research interests include thrombosis rates in adolescents and young adults versus younger children with cancer and the cost effectiveness of laboratory analysis of clotting disorders in children. He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the Children’s Oncology Group, the Critical Mass Young Adult Alliance, the American Thrombosis & Hemostasis Network, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders, and the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society.View the full list of Dr. Cooper’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Cooper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Hemophilia A, and Blood Clots.

Philosophy of care | My approach as a transplant hepatologist is to treat the entire spectrum of liver disease, from early-stage diagnosis to advanced complications. My goal is to identify and address liver disease early to prevent progression to transplant whenever possible, because I believe if we can save livers, we can save lives. For patients whose disease is too advanced, we guide them and their families through the transplant process. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine to help people. That means using my skills and knowledge to make a real difference in patients' lives, especially those facing serious, complex illnesses. Being able to diagnose, treat and support patients through challenging conditions is a privilege and a responsibility. It’s about providing the right care, at the right time, and empowering patients to make the best decisions for their health. Whether it's helping manage symptoms, preventing disease progression or guiding a patient through a life-saving transplant, my purpose is to be there every step of the way, advocating for my patients and improving their quality of life. | Community involvement | I grew up in Pottsville, attended undergraduate school in Erie and went to medical school in Philadelphia. After completing all my subsequent training in Pittsburgh, I remained on faculty at the oldest and most established liver transplant program in the country. Now, I am excited to join the team leading the first liver transplant program in Allentown. This initiative will provide life-saving interventions to many who previously might not have had such an opportunity. It's a remarkable full-circle moment in my medical journey – one I couldn't pass up! | Personal interests | I have a passion for reading, researching and teaching about liver disease. Outside of my medical career, I love playing and watching sports – I'm a huge fan of the Steelers and Sixers. However, my favorite moments are spent with my family, especially my three children. Dr. Malik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant.

View the full list of Dr. Bukowinski's publications on PubMed. Dr. Bukowinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Leukemia, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and Osteosarcoma.

Marcus M. Malek, MD, FACS, FAAP, is a pediatric surgeon and is certified in both general surgery and pediatric surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is clinical director of the division, director of pediatric surgical oncology, founding member of the Pediatric Melanoma Center, and member of the Vascular Anomalies Center. Dr. Malek is also associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, N.J., and completed his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and a pediatric surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Malek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hepatoblastoma. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Nephrectomy.