Dr. Yvonne L. Chao
Overview
Yvonne Chao, MD, PhD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. She completed her medical degree and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, along with a fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Dr. Chao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
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Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Antoinette Wozniak is an Oncologist and a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wozniak is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Mesothelioma.
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 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
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.
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- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Breast CancerDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.