Roby Thomas
Advanced in WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes

Dr. Roby Thomas

Hematology Oncology
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Advanced in WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Roby A. Thomas, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine: Medical Education Office
Residency
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-438-2551

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Phase II/III Study of Peri-Operative Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Locoregional Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
A Phase II/III Study of Peri-Operative Nivolumab and Ipilimumab in Patients With Locoregional Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: October 10, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug, Procedure, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3

20 Total Publications

Daily Patient-Reported Symptoms as Predictors of Unplanned Health Care Encounters During Chemotherapy: Longitudinal Observational Study.
Daily Patient-Reported Symptoms as Predictors of Unplanned Health Care Encounters During Chemotherapy: Longitudinal Observational Study.
Journal: JCO oncology practice
Published: August 07, 2025
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