Dr. Zahra R. Kelly
Overview
Zahra Rahman Kelly, DO, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Kelly is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and head and neck malignancies. Dr. Kelly is board-certified in nternal medicine and medical oncology and hematology. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Kelly completed both a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology/oncology at UPMC. She served as chief fellow during her final year of hematology/oncology fellowship. Her research interests include early phase clinical trial design and cancer immunotherapy combination trials. She has published papers in peer reviewed journals and is an active member of the UPMC Hillman protocol review committee where she reviews therapeutic oncology trials. She also collaborates with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists to provide multidisciplinary care to her patients. Dr. Kelly is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Medical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 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.
Mahoning Valley Hematology Oncology Assoc. Inc.
Lori Hemrock is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Youngstown, Ohio. Dr. Hemrock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma. Dr. Hemrock is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Dan P. Zandberg, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist, specializing in the treatment of head and neck and thyroid cancers. He is the Director of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer disease sections for the division of Hematology/Oncology and the Medical Oncology Co-Leader of the UPMC Hillman Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is also the physician lead for the second floor Hillman Cancer Center clinic. His main research focus is in the development of clinical trials with immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Recent awards include the 2019 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, 2020 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award, and 2020/2021 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Dr. Zandberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
Trinity Tony Teramana Medical Oncology, In Partnership With UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Aaron P. Provenzano, DO, is a hematologist/medical oncologist and treats all types of cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and molecularly targeted therapies. He also evaluates and manages blood disorders, both benign and malignant. Dr. Provenzano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Throat Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Hemophilia B.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Kelly isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Kelly isAdvanced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Kelly isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Kelly isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Kelly isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Kelly isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.