
Overview
Alyssa Wield, MD, is a gynecologic oncologist with AHN Cancer Institute. She provides patients with comprehensive cancer care including surgery, chemotherapy, clinical trials, survivorship, and supportive care. She has expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, complex pelvic surgery, and uterine, ovarian, and vulvar cancers. Dr. Wield went to medical school at Chicago Medical School – Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in Chicago, Illinois. She did her residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California and completed her residency in gynecologic oncology at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wield is dedicated to creating a partnership with her patients and to providing evidence-based, comprehensive, compassionate care. Dr. Wield sees patients ages 18 and older.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Teratoma of the Mediastinum, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hysterectomy.
Dr. Wield is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - Obstetrics And Gynecology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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4815 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Clinical Research
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AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions At Allegheny General Hospital
Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alyssa M. Wield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alyssa M. Wield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alyssa M. Wield by calling their office at 412-578-1116. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alyssa M. Wield a top-rated expert for Endometrial Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alyssa M. Wield is classified as an Experienced expert for Endometrial 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. Alyssa M. Wield specialize in?
While Dr. Alyssa M. Wield is a Obstetrics and Gynecology, they have specific expertise in Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Does Dr. Alyssa M. Wield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alyssa M. Wield has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endometrial Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alyssa M. Wield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alyssa M. Wield accept my insurance?
Dr. Alyssa M. Wield accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-578-1116 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cervical CancerDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- HysterectomyDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Lichen SclerosusDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Lichen Sclerosus.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix
- OophorectomyDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Oophorectomy.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CystsDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cysts.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Salpingo-OophorectomyDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Wield isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
