Dr. Alison J. Faust
Overview
Alison Faust, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Faust received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.
Dr. Faust is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Faust 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.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alison J. Faust
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alison J. Faust?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alison J. Faust by calling their office at 412-647-1170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alison J. Faust a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alison J. Faust is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), 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. Alison J. Faust specialize in?
While Dr. Alison J. Faust is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Alison J. Faust participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alison J. Faust has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Alison J. Faust's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alison J. Faust accept my insurance?
Dr. Alison J. Faust accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-1170 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.
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- Distinguished
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Faust isDistinguished. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Faust isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Faust isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.