Ryan Levy
Distinguished in Lung Nodules

Dr. Ryan Levy

Thoracic Surgery
UPMC Rehabilitation Institute At UPMC Passavant McCandless
9100 Babcock Blvd, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Distinguished in Lung Nodules
UPMC Rehabilitation Institute At UPMC Passavant McCandless
9100 Babcock Blvd, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Nodules. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Lung Nodules.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Hamot
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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CareSource
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Cigna
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Dominion National
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Managed Medicaid
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Locations

UPMC Rehabilitation Institute at UPMC Passavant McCandless
9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Call: 412-748-6088
Other Locations
UPMC Department of Urology at Sewickley
111 Hazel Ln Ste 200, Sewickley, PA 15143
Call: 412-748-5772

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

A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pyloroplasty Versus No Pyloroplasty in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
A Phase III Randomized Trial of Pyloroplasty Versus No Pyloroplasty in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 21, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Outcomes After Medical and Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Outcomes After Medical and Surgical Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Behavioral
A Pilot Trial of Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging With Indocyanine Green in the Detection and Diagnosis of Neoplastic Pulmonary Nodules
A Pilot Trial of Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging With Indocyanine Green in the Detection and Diagnosis of Neoplastic Pulmonary Nodules
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 21, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
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44 Total Publications

Commentary: Enhance, don't replace, the tasting menu for Zenker diverticulum.
Commentary: Enhance, don't replace, the tasting menu for Zenker diverticulum.
Journal: The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: July 12, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Hiatal Hernia
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  • Distinguished
  • Achalasia
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    Distinguished
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  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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  • Endoscopy
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  • Lung Cancer
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  • Lung Nodules
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  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
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    Distinguished
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  • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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    Advanced
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  • Collapsed Lung
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  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
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  • EGFR Positive Lung Cancer
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  • Esophageal Cancer
    Dr. Levy is
    Advanced
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  • Fibrosing Mediastinitis
    Dr. Levy is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Acquired Tracheomalacia
    Dr. Levy is
    Experienced
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  • Chylous Ascites
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  • Emphysema
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  • Esophageal Perforation
    Dr. Levy is
    Experienced
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  • Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
    Dr. Levy is
    Experienced
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  • Hernia Surgery
    Dr. Levy is
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