Dr. Lijun Dai
Overview
Lijun Dai, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist/hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. She has a clinical interest in the management of hematological disorders and the treatment of all cancers including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and lung cancer.
Dr. Dai is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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103 Transit Drive, Uniontown, PA 15401
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
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 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
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 top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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 top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lijun Dai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lijun Dai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lijun Dai by calling their office at 724-550-2623. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lijun Dai a top-rated expert for Anemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lijun Dai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anemia, 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. Lijun Dai specialize in?
While Dr. Lijun Dai is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Anemia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Lijun Dai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lijun Dai has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anemia. You can view a list of Dr. Lijun Dai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lijun Dai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lijun Dai accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-550-2623 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- AnemiaDr. Dai isDistinguished. Learn about Anemia.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Dai isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Dai isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Dai isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Dai isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Dai isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Dai isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Dai isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Dai isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Anal CancerDr. Dai isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.