Alexander V. Kirichenko
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko

Radiation Oncology
AHN Cancer Institute-Rad Onc At West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
AHN Cancer Institute-Rad Onc At West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Alexander V Kirichenko, MD, PhD, is the clinical director of both the Gastrointestinal and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) programs at the AHN Cancer Institute. He’s been a practicing radiation oncologist for more than 30 years, and he’s internationally recognized as one of the developers of liver SBRT in patients with hepatic cirrhosis. His clinical research includes high-precision, respiratory gated SBRT, as well as intensity-modulated, image-guided radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) to maximize organ preservation during radiotherapy of various GI malignancies. Dr. Kirichenko authored more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and is an invited speaker to multiple national and international research conferences.

Dr. Kirichenko is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Anal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Kirichenko is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Therapeutic Radiology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

Fellowships

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Hospital Affiliations

Acmh Hospital
Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West
Allegheny General Hospital
West Penn Hospital
Weirton Medical Center, Inc

Languages Spoken

English
Russian
Ukrainian

Gender

Male

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Locations

AHN Cancer Institute-Rad Onc at West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Other Locations
AHN Cancer Institute-Rad Onc at Allegheny General Hospital
314 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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.

34 Total Publications

Ultra-high dose radiation for Liver metastasis using MR-guided TReatment with stereotactic Ablative Single-fraction (ULTRAS): Study protocol for a phase III randomized controlled trial.
Ultra-high dose radiation for Liver metastasis using MR-guided TReatment with stereotactic Ablative Single-fraction (ULTRAS): Study protocol for a phase III randomized controlled trial.
Journal: Contemporary clinical trials
Published: July 21, 2025
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Is Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic 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. Alexander V. Kirichenko specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Anal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander V. Kirichenko'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. Alexander V. Kirichenko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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