Overview
Anwaar Saeed, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Medical Oncology Program at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Committee of the NSABP Foundation. Her research efforts are focused on immune modulatory approaches in patients with gastric & esophageal cancer, colon cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma as well as chemoprevention/ immunoprevention in the high-risk GI population. She has published more than 150 peer reviewed papers, posters and book chapters, and have led more than 40 clinical trials, focused on various immune modulatory regimens including but not limited to immune checkpoint inhibitor combinations with chemotherapy, other checkpoint inhibitors, antibody drug conjugates, bi-specific T cell engagers (BiTE), angiogenesis inhibitors, as well as immunotherapy combinations with regional approaches like stereotactic radiosurgery and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. She currently leads several investigator-initiated trials focused on novel targeted immunotherapy combinations including the ongoing phase I/II CAMILLA multicohort study looking at Cabozantinib plus Durvalumab with or without Tremelimumab in GI malignancies. Results from phase I/II part of the CAMILLA led to the development of the currently ongoing global pivotal trial, STELLAR 303, in patients with previously treated microsatellite stable colorectal cancer. She is also the study chair for a soon to open SWOG/intergroup NCI national trial (S2303) testing a novel chemo-immunotherapy regimen in patients with advanced gastric & esophageal adenocarcinoma.
Dr. Saeed is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC), Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Dr. Saeed is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saeed is currently accepting new patients.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed
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Is Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Junction 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. Anwaar M. Saeed specialize in?
While Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed accept my insurance?
Dr. Anwaar M. Saeed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-282-3116 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Ampullary CancerDr. Saeed isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Saeed isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Saeed isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Saeed isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)