
Overview
Jeremy Tilstra, MD, PhD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Dr. Tilstra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
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Locations
580 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 430, 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.
Allegheny Clinic
Susan Manzi is a Rheumatologist in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Vasculitis.
UPMC Lupus Center, Oakland, Part Of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Amr Sawalha, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Sawalha received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Sawalha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis.
Amy Kao is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Lupus NephritisDr. Tilstra isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Tilstra isAdvanced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
- Experienced
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Tilstra isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Tilstra isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Tilstra isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Tilstra isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Relapsing PolychondritisDr. Tilstra isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Polychondritis.

