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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.

Evan Alicuben is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alicuben is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Omar Awais is a Thoracic Surgeon in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. Dr. Awais is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Blair Jobe is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jobe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Matthew J. Schuchert, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He specializes in all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology, radiofrequency ablation, and CyberKnife. Dr. Schuchert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.

Arjun Pennathur, MD, FACS, is associate professor of surgery and Sampson Family professor in thoracic surgical oncology in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. Dr. Pennathur is board-certified in general surgery, surgical critical care, and thoracic surgery. After being awarded the National Merit Scholarship, Dr. Arjun Pennathur completed his undergraduate education at St. Xavier's College and received his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College, at Madurai University in Tamilnadu, India. He completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and the University of Nevada in Reno. Dr. Pennathur subsequently worked as a staff surgeon at the VA / US Airforce Base Hospital. He then completed his surgical critical care residency at Johns Hopkins, cardiothoracic surgery training at University of Georgia in Athens, and advanced training in thoracic oncology, lung transplantation, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville and the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pennathur's clinical interests include all aspects of thoracic surgery including thoracic malignancies. Before joining the University of Pittsburgh more than a decade ago, he previously held faculty positions at Johns Hopkins and Vanderbilt. Dr. Pennathur has made major contributions in thoracic surgery, in translational research, and in clinical investigations for treatment of thoracic malignancies including esophageal cancer and lung cancer. In addition, he has contributed extensively to medical literature with over 250 publications, including over 100 original articles, more than 130 abstracts, 15 book chapters, and has co-edited a thoracic surgery textbook. He has been a principal investigator or co-investigator on numerous IRB approved protocols, and on several NIH and industry funded grants. Dr. Pennathur also received an NIH award for Distinguished Accomplishments in the Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Pennathur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Aylin Tansel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Tansel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. David J. Levinthal is a gastroenterologist and is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He is director of the Neurogastroenterology & Motility Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. Levinthal received his doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh, followed by his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; he completed his residency at the University of Michigan Health System and his gastroenterology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Levinthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Gastroparesis, Protein Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.

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 Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Jaundice, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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 Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh  Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center. Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Benny Weksler is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weksler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.

Yoshihiro Komatsu is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Komatsu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Esophagitis, Gastroparesis, and Endoscopy.

Kirsten Newhams is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Newhams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Stomach Cancer, Achalasia, Barrett Esophagus, and Endoscopy.

Raul Caso, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Caso completed his fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Caso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy.

Dr. Levesque is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in malignant and benign diseases of the chest and foregut, including the lungs, pleura, esophagus, and mediastinum. She has expertise in robotic and minimally invasive thoracic and antireflux surgery; as well as complex endoscopic and bronchoscopic therapies. Dr. Levesque is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Hiatal Hernia.

Inanc Sarici, MD, specializes in general surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Sarici completed his residency and medical degree at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Sarici is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastroparesis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Lee Weinberg, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and fellowship at Columbia University Hospital. Dr. Weinberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.