Dr. Alaa Sada
Overview
Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.
Dr. Sada is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
3601 5th Avenue, Falk Medical Building, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sada has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alaa Sada
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alaa Sada?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alaa Sada by calling their office at 412-647-0467. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alaa Sada a top-rated expert for Insulinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alaa Sada is classified as an Elite expert for Insulinoma, 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. Alaa Sada specialize in?
While Dr. Alaa Sada is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, and Adrenocortical Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alaa Sada participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alaa Sada has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Insulinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alaa Sada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alaa Sada accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaa Sada accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-0467 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- InsulinomaDr. Sada isElite. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Distinguished
- Adrenal CancerDr. Sada isDistinguished. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Sada isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Sada isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Experienced
- Gastric BypassDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- MastectomyDr. Sada isExperienced. Learn about Mastectomy.