Overview
Daniel Benckart is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benckart is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
490 E North Ave Ste 408, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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 Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Benckart
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Benckart?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Benckart by calling their office at 412-359-8820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel Benckart a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Benckart is classified as an Advanced expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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. Daniel Benckart specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel Benckart is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Arterial Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Daniel Benckart participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Benckart has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Benckart's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Benckart isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Benckart isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Benckart isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Benckart isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Benckart isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

