Overview
Belinda Rivera-Lebron, MD, MS, specializes in pulmonology and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Somerset, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Bedford, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Rivera-Lebron is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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Locations
3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5200 Centre Ave, 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.
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James Lanz, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC East. Dr. Lanz is affiliated with Medical Thoracic Associates. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Lanz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Sarcoidosis, Lung Metastases, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
UPMC Montefiore
Kristen Veraldi, MD, PhD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Veraldi is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Michigan Medical School and fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Veraldi’s clinical interests are primarily in the evaluation and management of individuals with interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases, and sarcoidosis. Dr. Veraldi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Pam Health Specialty Hospital Of Heritage Valley
Matthew Woodske is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Dr. Woodske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EmbolectomyDr. Rivera isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Advanced
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.