The 20 Best Liver Cancer Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Liver Cancer near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 70 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Tevar, MD, is the surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC and is certified in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tevar received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in multi-organ transplant surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Tevar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tevar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tevar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    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 Liver Cancer. 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.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Hematology
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. 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.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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

    James F. Pingpank Jr., MD, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pingpank specializes in regional treatment strategies for advance malignancies of the liver and peritoneal cavity. Dr. Pingpank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Pingpank is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Pingpank is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Cancer
    General Surgery

    UPMC Liver Cancer Center

    9100 Babcock Boulevard, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samer Tohme is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tohme is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatic Ischemia, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tohme is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tohme is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    UPMC Digestive Health Care

    1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Turkish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tansel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tansel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Radiology
    Advanced in Liver Cancer
    Radiology

    UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seong Park is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, Angiosarcoma of the Liver, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. 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.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    300 Halket Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Puhalla is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Puhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Biggins is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Biggins is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruy Cruz is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cruz is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    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 Liver Cancer. 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 Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Neuroradiology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Radiology

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite E204, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Rothfus, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Bedford, UPMC East, and UPMC Horizon. He completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Rothfus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Herniated Disk, Ascites, Liver Cancer, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Rothfus is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Interventional Radiology Clinic At PUH

    200 Lothrop Street, Floor 1, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paula Novelli, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and vascular interventional radiology and is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Novelli received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed residencies at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Novelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Banti's Syndrome, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Novelli is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Novelli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    300 Halket Street, Level Zero Suite 0820, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordechai Rabinovitz, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Rabinovitz received his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beilinson Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rabinovitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Rabinovitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Experienced in Liver Cancer

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Malaysian, Tamil, Telugu

    Swaytha Ganesh, MD, is the medical director of the Living Donor Program at UPMC and is certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Gastroenterology. She received her medical degree from the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Coimbatore, India and completed her residency in categorical internal medicine at UPMC. Dr. Ganesh then completed her fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at UPMC. Dr. Ganesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Ganesh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Cancer
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    300 Halket Street, Level Zero Suite 0820, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Obaid Shaikh, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Shaikh received his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Whiston Hospital, followed by a fellowship at California Hospital Medical Center - University of Southern California. Dr. Shaikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shaikh is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is the definition of Liver Cancer?

    Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer (85%-to-90% of all liver cancers) and occurs when liver cells (hepatocytes) develop abnormalities and turn cancerous. Hepatocellular carcinoma most frequently occurs in people with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Most people diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma also have cirrhosis, a chronic liver disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) in the liver, which is a type of chronic liver damage. While rare in the U.S., the number of people diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma has increased in the past few decades. In other parts of the world, especially Asia, hepatocellular carcinoma occurs much more frequently due to an increased exposure to hepatitis B virus, cancer-causing chemicals, and parasitic infections (schistosomiasis). Primary hepatocellular carcinoma is cancer that originates in the liver. Secondary liver cancers occur when the cancer has spread to the liver from another part of the body, usually the breast, colon, lung, or pancreas and are different than primary hepatocellular carcinoma, which may begin as a tumor that eventually spreads to other areas of the liver.

    When should I see a Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Cancer 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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