Alisa Sumkin
Advanced in Pleural Effusion

Dr. Alisa Sumkin

Radiology
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Advanced in Pleural Effusion
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Alisa Sumkin, DO, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Sumkin received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Sumkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleural Effusion. Her top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Breast Infection, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Radiology
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Radiology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-641-1635

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.


6 Total Publications

Management and Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Radiocontrast Media: A Consensus Statement from the American College of Radiology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Management and Prevention of Hypersensitivity Reactions to Radiocontrast Media: A Consensus Statement from the American College of Radiology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Journal: Radiology
Published: May 06, 2025
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