Advanced in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Advanced in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
5115 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Leonard Appleman is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Appleman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 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.

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Oncology
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Health Partners Plans
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Highmark
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Medical Mutual
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TeamCare
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Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PHYSICIANS
5115 Centre Ave, 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.


22 Clinical Trials

Cabazitaxel With Abiraterone Versus Abiraterone Alone Randomized Trial for Extensive Disease Following Docetaxel: The CHAARTED2 Trial
A Pilot Study of Tazemetostat and Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) in Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma
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