Dr. Lanie K. Francis
Overview
Lanie Kasdan Francis, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist at Hillman Cancer Center.
Dr. Francis is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Angiosarcoma.
Dr. Francis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Francis is currently accepting new patients.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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 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 15 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. Lanie K. Francis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lanie K. Francis?
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Is Dr. Lanie K. Francis a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lanie K. Francis is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Lanie K. Francis specialize in?
While Dr. Lanie K. Francis is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Lanie K. Francis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lanie K. Francis has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Lanie K. Francis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lanie K. Francis accept my insurance?
Dr. Lanie K. Francis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-946-2578 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- AngiosarcomaDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- PorphyriaDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Porphyria.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.