
Overview
Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed.
Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. 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.
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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. Christopher B. Hughes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher B. Hughes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher B. Hughes by calling their office at 412-438-2533. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher B. Hughes a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher B. Hughes is classified as an Elite expert for Liver 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. Christopher B. Hughes specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher B. Hughes is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Liver Failure, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher B. Hughes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher B. Hughes has published 55 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher B. Hughes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher B. Hughes accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher B. Hughes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2533 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Liver TransplantDr. Hughes isElite. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Hughes isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver FailureDr. Hughes isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- HepatectomyDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Hughes isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- Experienced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- GastrostomyDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hepatic IschemiaDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Ischemia.
- Hepatitis CDr. Hughes isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.



