
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 clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Wijkstrom is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Wijkstrom is currently accepting new patients.
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300 State Street, Suite 207, Erie, PA 16507
700 High Street, Floor 2, Williamsport, PA 17701
1516 9th Avenue, Station Medical Center, Altoona, PA 16602
Clinical Research
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Stalin Dharmayan, MD, specializes in kidney transplant surgery. He practices at UPMC Hamot Kidney Transplant Program and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Hamot. Dr. Dharmayan received his medical degree from Kipauk Medical College and Madras Medical College. He completed his residencies at University Hospitals of Leicester and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals. Dr. Dharmayan completed his fellowships at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Saint James University Hospital. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Dharmayan is currently accepting new patients.
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 814-738-1202. 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 814-738-1202 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Kidney TransplantDr. Wijkstrom isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Islet Cell TransplantationDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Islet Cell Transplantation.
- NephrectomyDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Wijkstrom isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.


