Overview
Marija Balic is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balic is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Menopause.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
5230 Centre Ave, Suite 509, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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. Marija Balic
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marija Balic?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marija Balic by calling their office at 412-623-2458. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marija Balic a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marija Balic is classified as an Elite 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. Marija Balic specialize in?
While Dr. Marija Balic is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Marija Balic participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marija Balic has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Marija Balic's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marija Balic accept my insurance?
Dr. Marija Balic accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-2458 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Balic isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Balic isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Balic isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- MenopauseDr. Balic isAdvanced. Learn about Menopause.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Balic isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Balic isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Heart TumorDr. Balic isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Lung CancerDr. Balic isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Triple-Negative Breast CancerDr. Balic isExperienced. Learn about Triple-Negative Breast Cancer.


