James F. Pingpank
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. James F. Pingpank

General Surgery
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Expertise in
8
conditions
UPMC
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

James F. Pingpank Jr., MD, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pingpank specializes in regional treatment strategies for advance malignancies of the liver and peritoneal cavity.

Dr. Pingpank is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Altoona
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-530-6124

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.


80 Total Publications

Efficacy and safety of intraperitoneal paclitaxel-based regimens in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Efficacy and safety of intraperitoneal paclitaxel-based regimens in patients with gastric cancer and peritoneal metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
Published: July 13, 2025
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    • Familial Colorectal Cancer
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    • Neuroendocrine Tumor
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    • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
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    • Hernia Surgery
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    • Liver Cancer
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    • Liver Embolization
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