Dr. James D. Luketich
Overview
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.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 231 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 715, 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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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).
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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.
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Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James D. Luketich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James D. Luketich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James D. Luketich by calling their office at 412-530-6590. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James D. Luketich a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James D. Luketich is classified as an Elite expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. James D. Luketich specialize in?
While Dr. James D. Luketich is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James D. Luketich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James D. Luketich has published 231 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. James D. Luketich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James D. Luketich accept my insurance?
Dr. James D. Luketich accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6590 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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- Elite
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Luketich isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Luketich isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- GastrectomyDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastrostomyDr. Luketich isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Experienced
- Acquired TracheomalaciaDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Tracheomalacia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Brachydactyly Type A2Dr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type A2.
- Brachydactyly Type BDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type B.
- Brachydactyly Type CDr. Luketich isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Type C.