
Overview
Brian Feingold, MD, MS, FAHA, is medical director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Programs at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is board-certified in pediatric cardiology. He is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Feingold earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center before returning to Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology (serving as chief fellow in his final year) and in pediatric cardiac transplantation, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension at UPMC Children’s Hospital.Dr. Feingold has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient management of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and pre- and post-transplant care, including use of mechanical circulatory support. His research interests include care of the allosensitized patient, renal dysfunction after transplantation, cardiac involvement in Barth Syndrome, factors influencing progression to chronic allograft dysfunction/loss, and non-invasive assessment of acute rejection.Dr. Feingold has volunteered on councils/committees for the American Heart Association, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network. He also has served on the Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards of the Barth Syndrome Foundation and Enduring Hearts Foundation.View the full list of Dr. Feingold’s publications on PubMed.
Dr. Feingold is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barth Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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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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 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian D. Feingold
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Feingold?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Feingold by calling their office at 412-530-6575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian D. Feingold a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian D. Feingold is classified as an Elite expert for Heart 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. Brian D. Feingold specialize in?
While Dr. Brian D. Feingold is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Barth Syndrome, and Ebstein's Anomaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian D. Feingold participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian D. Feingold has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Brian D. Feingold's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian D. Feingold accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian D. Feingold accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6575 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heart TransplantDr. Feingold isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Barth SyndromeDr. Feingold isDistinguished. Learn about Barth Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CardiomyopathyDr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Feingold isAdvanced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 DeficiencyDr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 Deficiency.
- Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 DeficiencyDr. Feingold isExperienced. Learn about Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency.



