Joseph M. Pilewski
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski

Transplant Surgery
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
3
conditions
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 175 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski

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Is Dr. Joseph M. Pilewski a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?

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 Lung Transplant, 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 Lung Transplant, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), and Pulmonary Fibrosis. 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 175 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. 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.

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