Dr. Shannon L. Puhalla
Overview
Shannon L. Puhalla, MD, is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She specializes in breast oncology, Phase I clinical trials, and novel therapeutics in breast cancer.
Dr. Puhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 103, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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.
3 Clinical Trials
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Daniel P. Petro, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Hillman Cancer Center. He treats all cancer types, and has a special interest in a multidisciplinary approach to thoracic malignancies. Dr. Petro is also heavily involved in the research of Phase I trials. Dr. Petro is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
David Friedland is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Friedland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Areas of Expertise
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Puhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Puhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Puhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Puhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Puhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Advanced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Puhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Lung CancerDr. Puhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Puhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Puhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Puhalla isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.