Dr. Dennis J. Hsu
Overview
Dennis Hsu, MD, is a medical oncologist and physician-scientist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, Dr. Hsu specializes in caring for people with gastrointestinal cancers. His areas of clinical expertise include colorectal cancer, appendix cancer, small bowel cancer, pancreas cancer, biliary tract, and anal cancer. Dr. Hsu graduated with a degree in engineering physics from the University of California, Berkeley and received his medical degree from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. As a medical student, he spent an additional year at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. where he studied cell-signaling in colon cancer. Dr. Hsu completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and subsequently his medical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.Dr. Hsu believes that cancer care should be driven by science and evidence-based medicine, and that his job is to deliver the highest possible level of care in a way that takes into consideration each patient’s personal values and preferences. He provides inpatient and outpatient care at UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Hillman’s Shadyside location, in addition to his research responsibilities. Dr. Hsu’s research interests explore how cancer cells survive under harsh environments, more recently focusing on how nutritional limitations affect cancer behavior. A major objective of Dr. Hsu’s research is to bring observations in the lab forward to advance cancer treatments. Thus far, Dr. Hsu’s research career has been supported by a Young Investigator Award from ASCO as well as from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Dr. Hsu also collaborates with fellow scientists in UPMC Hillman’s Cancer Biology and Cancer Therapeutics Programs.
His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dennis J. Hsu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dennis J. Hsu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dennis J. Hsu by calling their office at 412-450-3273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dennis J. Hsu a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dennis J. Hsu is classified as an Experienced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Dennis J. Hsu specialize in?
While Dr. Dennis J. Hsu is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Dennis J. Hsu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dennis J. Hsu has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Dennis J. Hsu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dennis J. Hsu accept my insurance?
Dr. Dennis J. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-450-3273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Anal CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Hsu isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.