Overview
Dr. DiSilvio is a specialist in pulmonary and critical care, treating patients with chronic lung conditions, pleural disease, respiratory infections, and other breathing disorders. She has a clinical interest in interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and sarcoidosis. She has experience in flexible bronchoscopy, transbronchial lung biopsy, endobronchial ultrasound, and airway management. Dr. DiSilvio improves her patients’ health and well-being through compassionate delivery of high-quality care. Dr. DiSilvio is the associate program director of the Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship program at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. DiSilvio received a medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in the Commonwealth of Dominica. She completed a three-year residency followed by a one-year chief residency in internal medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She pursued further training with a three-year fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Allegheny General Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for internal medicine and pulmonary disease. She is also a member of the American Thoracic Society and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. DiSilvio speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Disilvio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Pleural Effusion.
Dr. Disilvio is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Disilvio is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
490 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
8950 Duncan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
4815 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center
Kevin Gibson, MD, specializes in interstitial lung disease and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Gibson completed his medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, residency at Emory University School of Medicine, and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson specializes in treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, autoimmune lung disease, and occupational lung disease. Dr. Gibson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
Frank Sciurba, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Sciurba completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Chicago.Dr. Sciurba specializes in treating patients with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Sciurba is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Sciurba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sciurba is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
Sally Wenzel, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Wenzel completed her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Wenzel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wenzel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wenzel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Briana E. Disilvio
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Briana E. Disilvio?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Briana E. Disilvio by calling their office at 866-424-6232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Briana E. Disilvio a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Briana E. Disilvio is classified as an Advanced expert for Pneumonia, 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. Briana E. Disilvio specialize in?
While Dr. Briana E. Disilvio is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Briana E. Disilvio participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Briana E. Disilvio has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Briana E. Disilvio's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Briana E. Disilvio accept my insurance?
Dr. Briana E. Disilvio accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-424-6232 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- COVID-19Dr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PneumoniaDr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- SarcoidosisDr. Disilvio isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- AsthmaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- EmphysemaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EmpyemaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Liver FailureDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- PleurisyDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Dr. Disilvio isExperienced. Learn about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).