Overview
"Dr. Raffensperger received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and his pulmonary/critical care medicine fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian. He remained there as assistant professor of medicine and director of Section of Interstitial Lung Disease. Dr. Raffensperger is board-certified in pulmonary disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine. For eight years, during 2011 to 2021, he was named a “Pittsburgh Magazine” ""Top Doctor"" in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Raffensperger specializes in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care medicine, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, sleep disorders, and interstitial lung disease.".
Dr. Raffensperger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurosarcoidosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Metastases, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Delafield Rd Ste 2040, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
1800 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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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- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Raffensperger isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsthmaDr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Raffensperger isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.