
Overview
Chethan Puttarajappa is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puttarajappa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Puttarajappa is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 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.
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. Chethan M. Puttarajappa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa by calling their office at 412-663-6230. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney 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. Chethan M. Puttarajappa specialize in?
While Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa accept my insurance?
Dr. Chethan M. Puttarajappa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-663-6230 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Puttarajappa isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Puttarajappa isDistinguished. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Puttarajappa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Puttarajappa isAdvanced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Osmotic Demyelination SyndromeDr. Puttarajappa isExperienced. Learn about Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome.



