Overview
Dr. Chester Oddis, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Oddis has extensive experience in Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases and Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Saint Clair Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian.
Dr. Oddis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.
Dr. Oddis is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 179 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 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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UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center
Dr. Rohit Aggarwal, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Aggarwal has extensive experience in Rheumatologic Muscular Diseases, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Arthritis & Arthropathy. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Upmc East and Upmc Northwest. Dr. Aggarwal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
UPMC St. Margaret Rheumatology
Robyn Domsic, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Domsic is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Scleroma. Dr. Domsic is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Domsic is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Arthritis And Autoimmunity Center
Robert Lafyatis, MD, is a rheumatologist and is certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the Thomas Medsger Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati and completed his residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine, followed by his fellowship at National Institutes of Health.Dr. Lafyatis’s clinical interests include systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and its complications in the skin and lungs. His research interests include understanding the underlying cause of scleroderma and finding new treatments. Dr. Lafyatis directs the University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Scleroderma Center and the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scleroderma Research Translation. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and co-authors the Textbook of Rheumatology chapter on Scleroderma Pathogenesis. Dr. Lafyatis is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Scleroma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Lafyatis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lafyatis is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chester V. Oddis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chester V. Oddis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chester V. Oddis by calling their office at 412-647-6700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chester V. Oddis a top-rated expert for Myositis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chester V. Oddis is classified as an Elite expert for Myositis, 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. Chester V. Oddis specialize in?
While Dr. Chester V. Oddis is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Chester V. Oddis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chester V. Oddis has published 178 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myositis. You can view a list of Dr. Chester V. Oddis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chester V. Oddis accept my insurance?
Dr. Chester V. Oddis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-6700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Oddis isElite. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- DermatomyositisDr. Oddis isElite. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- MyositisDr. Oddis isElite. Learn about Myositis.
- PolymyositisDr. Oddis isElite. Learn about Polymyositis.
- Distinguished
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Oddis isDistinguished. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Oddis isDistinguished. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Advanced
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Oddis isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- FibromyalgiaDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
- IgG4-Related DiseaseDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)Dr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD).
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections
- PsoriasisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- SclerodermaDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Scleroderma.
- ScleromaDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Scleroma.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Oddis isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)


