
Overview
Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Dr. Zureikat is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 316 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
200 Lothrop Street, Suite D380, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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University Of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UPMC Digestive Disorders Center
"Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Magee Womens Surgical Associates
Emilia Diego, MD (she/her/hers) is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery and the Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center/Magee Womens Hospital Breast Cancer Program. She specializes in breast cancer treatment with special interests in younger populations with breast cancer, de-escalation of breast cancer treatment and those with high-risk breast disease. She is a collaborator on several local and national trials in breast cancer. Dr. Diego is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amer H. Zureikat
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amer H. Zureikat?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amer H. Zureikat by calling their office at 888-847-8836. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amer H. Zureikat a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amer H. Zureikat is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Amer H. Zureikat specialize in?
While Dr. Amer H. Zureikat is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pancreatic Cancer, and Pancreatectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Amer H. Zureikat participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amer H. Zureikat has published 316 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Amer H. Zureikat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amer H. Zureikat accept my insurance?
Dr. Amer H. Zureikat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-847-8836 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Zureikat isElite. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreatectomyDr. Zureikat isElite. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Zureikat isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Zureikat isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Zureikat isElite. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Distinguished
- Ampullary CancerDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary SurgeryDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Zureikat isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Zureikat isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
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- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- CellulitisDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholangitisDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Zureikat isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.



