Overview
Edward Chu is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Pancreatic Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 125 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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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
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, is professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and also serves as the associate division chief for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is the medical director of the Magee-Women's Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; associate director for clinical investigations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center. Dr. Brufsky is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.; completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Brufsky is a member of professional organizations, such as American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Oncologic Society. An active researcher, Dr. Brufsky has numerous abstracts and research articles in leading journals, and is principal investigator on a number of research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and US Army - Breast Cancer Research Program. Dr. Brufsky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Charles Geyer, MD, specializes in breast medical oncology and is certified in medical oncology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Magee Womens Hospital. He completed his medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, residency at Baylor College of Medicine, chief residency at Baylor College of Medicine and medical oncology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Geyer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, and Menopause.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Julia Foldi is an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Foldi has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Agranulocytosis. Dr. Foldi is currently accepting new patients.
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.
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- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Chu isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Ataxia-TelangiectasiaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Telangiectasia.
- Breast CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Liver CancerDr. Chu isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.


