Joseph M. Pilewski
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski

Transplant Surgery
UPMC
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
UPMC
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at  University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester. Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.

Dr. Pilewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 184 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Graduate Institution
University Of Rochester
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Specialties
Transplant Surgery
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
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University of Pennsylvania Health System
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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-4113

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.


8 Clinical Trials

Extracorporeal Photopheresis for the Management of Progressive Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Medicare-Eligible Recipients of Lung Allografts
Extracorporeal Photopheresis for the Management of Progressive Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome in Medicare-Eligible Recipients of Lung Allografts
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 17, 2025
Intervention Type: Combination product, Other
Study Drug: Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP)
Study Phase: Phase 3
APPLAUD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study of the Efficacy and Safety of LAU-7b in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis in Adults
APPLAUD: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study of the Efficacy and Safety of LAU-7b in the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis in Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Fenretinide
Study Phase: Phase 2
Phase I/II Study of Inhaled Sodium Nitrite as an Antimicrobial for Pseudomonas Infection in Cystic Fibrosis
Phase I/II Study of Inhaled Sodium Nitrite as an Antimicrobial for Pseudomonas Infection in Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Sodium Nitrite
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Prospective Evaluation of a Standardized Approach to Diagnosis (PREDICT) and Treatment (PATIENCE) of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Prospective Evaluation of a Standardized Approach to Diagnosis (PREDICT) and Treatment (PATIENCE) of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Enrolling_by_invitation
Publish Date: April 02, 2024
Prospective Evaluation of a Standardized Approach to Diagnosis (PREDICT) and Treatment (PATIENCE) of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Prospective Evaluation of a Standardized Approach to Diagnosis (PREDICT) and Treatment (PATIENCE) of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Enrolling_by_invitation
Publish Date: April 02, 2024
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Cystic Fibrosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Lenabasum in Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 18, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Lenabasum
Study Phase: Phase 2
TEACH Trial: Testing the Effect of Adding CHronic Azithromycin to Inhaled Tobramycin. A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Trial of Azithromycin 500mg Thrice Weekly in Combination With Inhaled Tobramycin
TEACH Trial: Testing the Effect of Adding CHronic Azithromycin to Inhaled Tobramycin. A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Double-blinded Trial of Azithromycin 500mg Thrice Weekly in Combination With Inhaled Tobramycin
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 28, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of CTX-4430 Administered Orally Once-Daily for 48 Weeks in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of CTX-4430 Administered Orally Once-Daily for 48 Weeks in Adult Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 04, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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184 Total Publications

Corrigendum to High IFN-γ and low SLPI mark severe asthma in mice and humans.
Corrigendum to High IFN-γ and low SLPI mark severe asthma in mice and humans.
Journal: The Journal of clinical investigation
Published: July 01, 2025
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