Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom
Overview
Martin Wijkstrom, MD, is an abdominal transplant surgeon. He is an associate professor of surgery and is the director of Islet Cell Transplantation and the Abdominal Transplant Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Wijkstrom received his medical degree from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden and spent three years at the University of Minnesota doing preclinical research in islet xenotransplantation. After completing a general surgery residency at Emory University, he did a fellowship in abdominal transplantation at Northwestern University.Dr. Wijkstrom’s clinical interests include surgical treatment of diabetes such as pancreas transplants in uremic and nonuremic patients, islet auto-islet transplants in patients with chronic pancreatitis, islet transplantation in preclinical nonhuman primate models, and clinical stem cell-derived islet transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients with hypoglycemia unawareness.
Dr. Wijkstrom is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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700 High Street, Floor 2, Williamsport, PA 17701
1516 9th Avenue, Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602
300 State Street, Suite 207, Erie, PA 16507
275 Clairton Boulevard, Suite 300C, West Mifflin, PA 15236
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.
Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Dr. Carry is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Carry completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. He completed his fellowships at Tulane University Medical Center and New York University Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Carry is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.
Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Dr. Fesniak specializes in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, cardiac catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Fesniak obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency and his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. He then completed another fellowship in transplant cardiology at Temple University Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Fesniak is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Geisinger Medical Center - Hepatology
Sandeep Khurana, MD, is board certified in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. A gastroenterologist, also known as a GI doctor, he serves as a professor of medicine at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.|Dr. Khurana earned his medical degree from the University College of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the State University of New York, Health Sciences Center and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.|Dr. Khurana is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Khurana is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom by calling their office at 412-530-5816. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Martin N. Wijkstrom specialize in?
While Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom accept my insurance?
Dr. Martin N. Wijkstrom accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-5816 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Kidney TransplantDr. Wijkstrom isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
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- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Wijkstrom isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Wijkstrom isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- PancreatectomyDr. Wijkstrom isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney TransplantDr. Wijkstrom isAdvanced. Learn about Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
- Experienced
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- NephrectomyDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.