
Overview
Kalathil Sureshkumar is a Nephrologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Sureshkumar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.
Dr. Sureshkumar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
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 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Amit Tevar, MD, is the surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC and is certified in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tevar received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in multi-organ transplant surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Tevar is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Tevar is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tevar is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar by calling their office at 412-359-3319. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar is classified as an Elite expert for Kidney 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. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar specialize in?
While Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalathil K. Sureshkumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3319 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Kidney TransplantDr. Sureshkumar isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Distinguished
- HypertensionDr. Sureshkumar isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Dent DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isAdvanced. Learn about Dent Disease.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Sureshkumar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Sureshkumar isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Sureshkumar isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- AnemiaDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- CalcinosisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease.
- Cytomegalovirus InfectionDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Cytomegalovirus Infection.
- D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about D-Plus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- Hemolytic-Uremic SyndromeDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome.
- HepatitisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrocalcinosisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrocalcinosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2Dr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Sureshkumar isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.


