Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns
Overview
Geoffrey R. Nunns, MD, is a surgical oncologist board-certified in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Nunns received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Denver, followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.His clinical interests include robotic and laparoscopic approaches to the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies as well as skin, soft tissue tumors, and regional therapies for advanced tumors of the liver and peritoneal cavity.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Sequestration, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Insulinoma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Dr. Nunns is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nunns is currently accepting new patients.
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400 Oxford Drive, Suite 100, Monroeville, PA 15146
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 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.
Surgical Oncology DDC
Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Zureikat is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zureikat is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Yip is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Yip is currently accepting new patients.
Magee Womens Surgical Associates
Emilia Diego, MD (she/her/hers) is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery and the Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center/Magee Womens Hospital Breast Cancer Program. She specializes in breast cancer treatment with special interests in younger populations with breast cancer, de-escalation of breast cancer treatment and those with high-risk breast disease. She is a collaborator on several local and national trials in breast cancer. Dr. Diego is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Diego is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Diego is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns
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Is Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns a top-rated expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreaticoduodenectomy, 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. Geoffrey R. Nunns specialize in?
While Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreaticoduodenectomy, Pulmonary Sequestration, and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreaticoduodenectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns accept my insurance?
Dr. Geoffrey R. Nunns accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-625-7549 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Hepatic IschemiaDr. Nunns isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Ischemia.
- InsulinomaDr. Nunns isExperienced. Learn about Insulinoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Nunns isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nunns isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Islet Cell TumorDr. Nunns isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor.