Shannon L. Puhalla
Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)

Dr. Shannon L. Puhalla

Hematology Oncology
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)
300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

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 Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Northeast Ohio Universities, College Of Medicine (NEOUCOM)
Residency
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Northwest
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Blue Shield of California
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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EmblemHealth
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Gateway Health Plan
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Health Alliance Plan
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
300 Halket Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 103, Cranberry Township, PA 16066

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 1b Study of Abemaciclib in Combination With Therapies for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
A Phase 1b Study of Abemaciclib in Combination With Therapies for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LY2835219, Letrozole, Anastrozole, Tamoxifen, Exemestane, Everolimus, Trastuzumab, LY3023414, Fulvestrant, Pertuzumab, Loperamide, Endocrine therapy
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) vs. Paclitaxel in Combination With Trastuzumab for Stage I HER2-Positive Breast Cancer (ATEMPT Trial)
A Randomized Phase II Study of Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1) vs. Paclitaxel in Combination With Trastuzumab for Stage I HER2-Positive Breast Cancer (ATEMPT Trial)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Trastuzumab, Paclitaxel, Trastuzumab emtansine
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of Abemaciclib in Patients With Brain Metastases Secondary to Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, or Melanoma
A Phase 2 Study of Abemaciclib in Patients With Brain Metastases Secondary to Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, or Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 19, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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2 Total Publications

Atezolizumab With Neoadjuvant Anti-Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Therapy and Chemotherapy in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: Primary Results of the Randomized Phase III IMpassion050 Trial.
Atezolizumab With Neoadjuvant Anti-Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 Therapy and Chemotherapy in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Positive Early Breast Cancer: Primary Results of the Randomized Phase III IMpassion050 Trial.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: June 28, 2022

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