
Overview
Kathleen Dorritie, MD, is a hematologist/medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center specializing in hematologic malignancies and stem cell transplantation. Her research focuses on early phase clinical trials for lymphoid malignancies. She has been very involved in the development of the CAR T-cell program at UPMC and has also worked to develop a stem cell transplant program for hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease.
Dr. Dorritie is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Dr. Dorritie is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. Dr. Dorritie is currently accepting new patients.
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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 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.
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 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brufsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is currently accepting new patients.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Villaruz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villaruz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie?
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Is Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie a top-rated expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie is classified as an Distinguished expert for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, 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. Kathleen A. Dorritie specialize in?
While Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathleen A. Dorritie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-755-2586 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Dorritie isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Dorritie isDistinguished. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Dorritie isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Dorritie isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- LeukemiaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL)Dr. Dorritie isAdvanced. Learn about Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL).
- Experienced
- Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL)Dr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Acute Erythroid Leukemia (AEL).
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- AnemiaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Hemoglobin SC DiseaseDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Hemoglobin SC Disease.
- Hemophagocytic LymphohistiocytosisDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- MyelofibrosisDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)Dr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL).
- Richter SyndromeDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Virus Associated Hemophagocytic SyndromeDr. Dorritie isExperienced. Learn about Virus Associated Hemophagocytic Syndrome.


