Dr. Gaurav Goel
Overview
Gaurav Goel, MD, FACP is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC CancerCenter. He specializes in the treatment of solid tumors and blood disorders. He has a special interest in cancer immunotherapy and the treatment of various malignancies, including cancers of the breast, lung, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, anal canal, liver, pancreas, biliary tract, kidney, bladder and prostate.
Dr. Goel is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 143 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1000 Bower Hill Road, Suite 7700, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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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Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, is professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and also serves as the associate division chief for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is the medical director of the Magee-Women's Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; associate director for clinical investigations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.Dr. Brufsky is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.; completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Brufsky is a member of professional organizations, such as American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Oncologic Society. An active researcher, Dr. Brufsky has numerous abstracts and research articles in leading journals, and is principal investigator on a number of research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and US Army - Breast Cancer Research Program. Dr. Brufsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gaurav Goel
Is Dr. Gaurav Goel a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gaurav Goel is classified as an Distinguished 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. Gaurav Goel specialize in?
While Dr. Gaurav Goel is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, and Thrombocytopenia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Gaurav Goel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gaurav Goel has published 143 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Gaurav Goel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gaurav Goel accept my insurance?
Dr. Gaurav Goel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Goel isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Goel isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Goel isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Breast CancerDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Goel isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Ampullary CancerDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal CancerDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Goel isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.