Dr. Neil A. Christie
Overview
Neil A. Christie, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of LIFE Bronchoscopy and Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. He specializes in select areas of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, antireflux surgery, fluorescent bronchoscopy, and thoracic stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Christie is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He then completed a medical degree at the University of Toronto. Dr. Christie completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Christie is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Learn more about Dr. Christie's research interests.
Dr. Christie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
126 East Church Street, Somerset, PA 15501
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.
5 Clinical Trials
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Norihisa Shigemura, MD, PhD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Shigemura received his medical degree from Osaka University Medical School and completed residencies at Otemae General Hospital, Osaka General Medical Center, and Osaka Prefectural Medical Center. He then went on to complete fellowships at Takarazuka City Hospital, Osaka University Medical School, Prince of Wales Hospital, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Shigemura is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc
Michael Szwerc is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Szwerc is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Subcutaneous Emphysema. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- EmphysemaDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.