
Overview
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 highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Brufsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 345 peer reviewed articles and participating in 45 clinical trials. Dr. Brufsky is currently accepting new patients.
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300 Halket Street, Suite 4628, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Villaruz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villaruz is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Diwakar Davar, MBBS, M.Sc is an assistant professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist. He specializes in the management of advanced melanoma and the development of early phase studies to test novel immunotherapeutic approaches to treat advanced cancers.;. Dr. Davar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Davar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Davar is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam M. Brufsky
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Is Dr. Adam M. Brufsky a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam M. Brufsky is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam M. Brufsky specialize in?
While Dr. Adam M. Brufsky is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Adam M. Brufsky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam M. Brufsky has published 345 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Adam M. Brufsky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Adam M. Brufsky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-5724 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Breast CancerDr. Brufsky isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Brufsky isElite. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
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- AngiosarcomaDr. Brufsky isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Brufsky isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Brufsky isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Brufsky isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Bone TumorDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- MenopauseDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Menopause.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Brufsky isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- GastrostomyDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- MelanomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OsteosarcomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Osteosarcoma.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Paraneoplastic Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Vaginal CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Brufsky isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.


