
Overview
Amit Tevar, MD, is the surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC and is certified in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tevar received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in multi-organ transplant surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Tevar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
Dr. Tevar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 98 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Tevar is currently accepting new patients.
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3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 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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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 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new 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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amit D. Tevar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amit D. Tevar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amit D. Tevar by calling their office at 412-530-4111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amit D. Tevar a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amit D. Tevar is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Amit D. Tevar specialize in?
While Dr. Amit D. Tevar is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Liver Transplant, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Amit D. Tevar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amit D. Tevar has published 98 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Amit D. Tevar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amit D. Tevar accept my insurance?
Dr. Amit D. Tevar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-4111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Kidney TransplantDr. Tevar isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
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- Liver FailureDr. Tevar isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Tevar isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
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- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Tevar isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Liver CancerDr. Tevar isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Tevar isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Tevar isAdvanced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CirrhosisDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- HepatitisDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NephrectomyDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Renal Vein ThrombosisDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Renal Vein Thrombosis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Tevar isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.


