Overview
Leonard Appleman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Appleman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Nephrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 clinical trials.
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Locations
5150 Centre Ave, 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.
22 Clinical Trials
AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions At Allegheny General Hospital
Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
UPMC Presbyterian
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UPMC Magee-Womens Gynecologic Oncology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leonard J. Appleman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leonard J. Appleman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leonard J. Appleman by calling their office at 412-692-4724. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leonard J. Appleman a top-rated expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leonard J. Appleman is classified as an Elite expert for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), 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. Leonard J. Appleman specialize in?
While Dr. Leonard J. Appleman is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Leonard J. Appleman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leonard J. Appleman has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). You can view a list of Dr. Leonard J. Appleman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leonard J. Appleman accept my insurance?
Dr. Leonard J. Appleman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-4724 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Prostate CancerDr. Appleman isElite. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Appleman isElite. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC)Dr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC).
- Urothelial CancerDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Appleman isDistinguished. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Advanced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Bladder CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicular CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Appleman isAdvanced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bone TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MelanomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NephrectomyDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- OsteosarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Osteosarcoma.
- Ovarian CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Penile CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Penile Cancer.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Retroperitoneal LiposarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Urachal CancerDr. Appleman isExperienced. Learn about Urachal Cancer.

