
Overview
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 39 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D-380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
7 Clinical Trials
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
Allegheny Clinic
Benny Weksler is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weksler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
UPMC Thoracic Surgery
Neil A. Christie, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of LIFE Bronchoscopy and Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. He specializes in select areas of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, antireflux surgery, fluorescent bronchoscopy, and thoracic stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Christie is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He then completed a medical degree at the University of Toronto. Dr. Christie completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Christie is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Learn more about Dr. Christie's research interests. Dr. Christie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Lung CancerDr. Schuchert isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MastectomyDr. Schuchert isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Schuchert isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Schuchert isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Collapsed LungDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Schuchert isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.


