Dr. John M. Kirkwood
Overview
John M. Kirkwood, MD, is a professor of medicine, dermatology, and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kirkwood directs the Melanoma Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and specializes in melanoma research and the prevention and early detection of melanoma, as well as the treatment of advanced disease and adjuvant therapy of resectable disease.
Dr. Kirkwood is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Uveal Melanoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 330 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 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 Hillman Cancer Center
Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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).
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Kirkwood
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Kirkwood?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Kirkwood by calling their office at 724-299-1493. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Kirkwood a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Kirkwood is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. John M. Kirkwood specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Kirkwood is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. John M. Kirkwood participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Kirkwood has published 330 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Kirkwood's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Kirkwood accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Kirkwood accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-299-1493 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
- MelanomaDr. Kirkwood isElite. Learn about Melanoma.
- Distinguished
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Kirkwood isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Advanced
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Uveal MelanomaDr. Kirkwood isAdvanced. Learn about Uveal Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- GliomaDr. Kirkwood isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)