Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo
Overview
Dr. Bontempo is a hematologist and attending physician for several of the UPMC facilities, providing on-call services for hospital consultations. He sees patients at the Benign Hematology Center at Falk Clinic at 3601 5th Avenue, as well as seeing patients at the Hemostasis & Thrombosis Outpatient Clinic of Vitalant (previously known as The Institute For Transfusion Medicine) on the corner of Dawson Street and the Blvd. of the Allies. At the HTC Outpatient clinic, Dr. Bontempo sees outpatients for evaluation, diagnoses, and the creation of a treatment plan for patients with coagulopathies and coagulopathy-related problems.
His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Cryoglobulinemia, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and Pulmonary Embolism.
Dr. Bontempo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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3601 Fifth Ave, Falk Building, 3rd Floor, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo by calling their office at 412-586-9875. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo a top-rated expert for Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, 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. Franklin A. Bontempo specialize in?
While Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia, Cryoglobulinemia, and Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia. You can view a list of Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo accept my insurance?
Dr. Franklin A. Bontempo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-586-9875 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Bontempo isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Bontempo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bontempo isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic PurpuraDr. Bontempo isExperienced. Learn about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura.