Kristen Veraldi
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Kristen Veraldi

Intensive Care Medicine
UPMC Montefiore
3459 5th Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
UPMC Montefiore
3459 5th Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Michigan Medical School
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UPMC Montefiore
3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-802-3275

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Microarray Analysis of Gene Expression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 30, 2025
Integrating Palliative Care for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Their Caregivers
Integrating Palliative Care for Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Their Caregivers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 07, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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10 Total Publications

Intracellular Heat Shock Protein 70 Deficiency in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Intracellular Heat Shock Protein 70 Deficiency in Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Journal: American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology
Published: December 14, 2018
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