Overview
Belinda Rivera-Lebron, MD, MS, specializes in pulmonology and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Somerset, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Bedford, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Rivera-Lebron is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center.
Dr. Rivera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 6 articles in the study of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
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Locations
3601 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5200 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.
UPMC Presbyterian
Matthew D. Neal, MD, is a trauma and general surgeon certified in general surgery and surgical critical care medicine by the American Board of Surgery. He is the Vice Chair for Academic Training, and the Watson Fund Chair and Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Neal is the Director of Emergency General Surgery for UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Neal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Pressure, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.
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Suman Yadam is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, and Atypical Pneumonia.
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Christine Leeper, MD, MS, is a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an assistant professor of surgery and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Leeper’s clinical interests include trauma-induced coagulopathy and optimal transfusion practice in adult and pediatric trauma. Dr. Leeper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Low Blood Pressure, Hemolysis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EmbolectomyDr. Rivera isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Advanced
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Rivera isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PneumoniaDr. Rivera isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.