
Overview
Luis Ortega is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ortega is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure.
Dr. Ortega is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1136 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108
500 Blazier Drive, Wexford, PA 15090
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 Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new 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 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luis M. Ortega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luis M. Ortega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luis M. Ortega 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. Luis M. Ortega a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis M. Ortega is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Luis M. Ortega specialize in?
While Dr. Luis M. Ortega is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Luis M. Ortega participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luis M. Ortega has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Luis M. Ortega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luis M. Ortega accept my insurance?
Dr. Luis M. Ortega 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
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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- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Ortega isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Ortega isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.


