Overview
Armando Ganoza, MD, is a transplant surgeon and is certified in adult and pediatric transplant surgery by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). He is a surgical director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at Guillermo Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru. He received his fellowship training in kidney, pancreas, and small bowel transplant surgery from the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He also completed the ASTS fellowship in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Ganoza’s clinical interests include kidney, liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplantation in children and adults. He has special interests in liver and kidney living organ donation. He is also experienced in autologous islet-cell transplantation for chronic pancreatitis. He has numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several transplant societies including, ASTS, AST, IPTA, IRTA, TTS, and SPLIT.View Dr. Ganoza’s full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Ganoza is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Thrombophlebitis, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Ganoza is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Ganoza is currently accepting new patients.
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3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Armando J. Ganoza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Armando J. Ganoza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Armando J. Ganoza 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. Armando J. Ganoza a top-rated expert for Short Bowel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Armando J. Ganoza is classified as an Advanced expert for Short Bowel Syndrome, 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. Armando J. Ganoza specialize in?
While Dr. Armando J. Ganoza is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, and Thrombophlebitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Armando J. Ganoza accept my insurance?
Dr. Armando J. Ganoza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-4111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Ganoza isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- Kidney TransplantDr. Ganoza isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- MalnutritionDr. Ganoza isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Ganoza isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Ganoza isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
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- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Infantile MyofibromatosisDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Myofibromatosis.
- Liver TransplantDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- NephrectomyDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- UreteroscopyDr. Ganoza isExperienced. Learn about Ureteroscopy.