Overview
Masaki Tsukashita is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsukashita is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
1624 Pacific Ave Ste B, Natrona Heights, PA 15065
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.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Masaki Tsukashita
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Masaki Tsukashita?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Masaki Tsukashita by calling their office at 412-359-8820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Masaki Tsukashita a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Masaki Tsukashita is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Masaki Tsukashita specialize in?
While Dr. Masaki Tsukashita is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Masaki Tsukashita participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Masaki Tsukashita has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Masaki Tsukashita's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Masaki Tsukashita accept my insurance?
Dr. Masaki Tsukashita accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8820 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
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Tsukashita isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Tsukashita isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Tsukashita isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Tsukashita isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Tsukashita isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Tsukashita isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.

