Overview
Christine Leeper, MD, MS, is a trauma and general surgeon and intensivist certified by the American Board of Surgery. She is an assistant professor of surgery and critical care medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Leeper’s clinical interests include trauma-induced coagulopathy and optimal transfusion practice in adult and pediatric trauma.
Dr. Leeper is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Hemolysis, Low Blood Pressure, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Leeper is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Leeper is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 6B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christine M. Leeper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christine M. Leeper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christine M. Leeper by calling their office at 412-647-3065. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christine M. Leeper a top-rated expert for Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christine M. Leeper is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, 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. Christine M. Leeper specialize in?
While Dr. Christine M. Leeper is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction, Hemolysis, and Low Blood Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Christine M. Leeper participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christine M. Leeper has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction. You can view a list of Dr. Christine M. Leeper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christine M. Leeper accept my insurance?
Dr. Christine M. Leeper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-3065 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- HemolysisDr. Leeper isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolysis.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Leeper isAdvanced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Leeper isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Leeper isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).