Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski
Overview
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 181 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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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Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Center For Liver Care
Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski by calling their office at 412-530-4113. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski a top-rated expert for Cystic Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski is classified as an Elite expert for Cystic Fibrosis, 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. Joseph M. Pilewski specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Bronchiolitis Obliterans. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski has published 181 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cystic Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-4113 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Cystic FibrosisDr. Pilewski isElite. Learn about Cystic Fibrosis.
- Lung TransplantDr. Pilewski isElite. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Allergic Bronchopulmonary AspergillosisDr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis.
- Bronchiolitis ObliteransDr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Bronchiolitis Obliterans.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Newborn JaundiceDr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Newborn Jaundice.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID)Dr. Pilewski isDistinguished. Learn about Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID).
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- AspergillosisDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Aspergillosis.
- BronchiectasisDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BronchitisDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Bronchitis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- PneumoniaDr. Pilewski isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Pilewski isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AsthmaDr. Pilewski isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Pilewski isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BullaeDr. Pilewski isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Pilewski isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)