The 20 Best Lynch Syndrome Doctors near Monroeville, PA

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Nishant Tageja, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist. Dr. Tageja specializes in the treatment of solid tumors such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer as well as treatment of all benign and malignant blood disorders including lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Dr. Tageja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Dhaval R. Mehta, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Mehta treats all types of cancer and has special interest in hematological disorders and solid tumors, and clinical trials in the community setting. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Polycythemia Vera, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

Khanh Nguyen, MD, specializes in medical oncology and practices with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Nguyen completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia and is board certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Richter Syndrome, and Breast Cancer.

Jennifer Holder-Murray, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She has a clinical interest in malignant and benign diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.Dr. Holder-Murray specializes in sphincter preservation, as well as robotic, minimally invasive, and transanal techniques in colon and rectal surgery with an emphasis on colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and anorectal problems. She also performs surgery for diverticulitis and other conditions of the colon, as well as surgical treatment of benign conditions of the anus such as fistula, hemorrhoids, fissure, and incontinence.Dr. Holder-Murray is board-certified in surgery and colon and rectal surgery. She received a medical degree from the University of Nevada and completed a general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Holder-Murray completed fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.Dr. Holder-Murray is a member of professional organizations including American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, and Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Dr. Holder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Anorectal Abscess, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Jason Bierenbaum, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Bierenbaum specializes in lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and myelodysplasia. Dr. Bierenbaum is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Andrew D. Laman, MD, is a hematologist and oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Laman specializes in hematology and medical oncology. Dr. Laman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

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 Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy.

Navkiranjit (Sonika) Gill, DO, is a medical oncologist and hematologist. She sees all adult hematology and oncology patients. Dr. Gill is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, and Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).

Niyati Asher is a Hematologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Asher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Dr. Kane has practiced for more than 20 years and is board certified in Medical Oncology. He received his medical degree from Ohio State University School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kane is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Essential Thrombocythemia, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Familial Colorectal Cancer.

Stanley Marks, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and medical oncology and is board-certified in hematology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal medicine. Dr. Marks completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Presbyterian Hospital, and fellowship training in clinical medicine and research medicine at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Dana Farber Cancer Center. He has received numerous awards including the Golden Apple Award for Outstanding Dedication to Housestaff Education from Allegheny General Hospital, Hillel Academy Outstanding Alumnus, and The Winged Victory of Samothrace Award from the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society of Western Pennsylvania. Dr. Marks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Primary Lymphoma of the Brain, Gastric Lymphoma, and Follicular Lymphoma.

John Lech, DO, is a hematologist/medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. He specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies and peritoneal carcinomas. Dr. Lech is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Hongmei Liang, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC St. Margaret. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Liang received her medical degree from Shandong Medical University, Jinan in Shandong, China and PhD in immunology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Maryland and fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Dennis Hsu, MD, is a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Hsu specializes in caring for people with gastrointestinal cancers. His areas of clinical expertise include colorectal cancer, appendix cancer, small bowel cancer, pancreas cancer, biliary tract, and anal cancer. Dr. Hsu graduated with a degree in engineering physics from the University of California, Berkeley and received his medical degree from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. As a medical student, he spent an additional year at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. where he studied cell-signaling in colon cancer. Dr. Hsu completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and subsequently his medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.Dr. Hsu believes that cancer care should be driven by science and evidence-based medicine, and that his job is to deliver the highest possible level of care in a way that takes into consideration each patient’s personal values and preferences. He provides inpatient and outpatient care at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Hillman’s Shadyside location, in addition to his research responsibilities. Dr. Hsu’s research interests explore how cancer cells survive under harsh environments, more recently focusing on how nutritional limitations affect cancer behavior. A major objective of Dr. Hsu’s research is to bring observations in the lab forward to advance cancer treatments. Thus far, Dr. Hsu’s research career has been supported by a Young Investigator Award from ASCO as well as from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Dr. Hsu also collaborates with fellow scientists in UPMC Hillman’s Cancer Biology and Cancer Therapeutics Programs. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.

Roby A. Thomas, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

Jaime Mullin, DO, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy.

Diwakar Davar, MBBS, M.Sc is an assistant professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist. He specializes in the management of advanced melanoma and the development of early phase studies to test novel immunotherapeutic approaches to treat advanced cancers.;. Dr. Davar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Lanie Kasdan Francis, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lynch Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.