Matthew P. Holtzman
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Matthew P. Holtzman

Surgical Oncology
UPMC
MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Expertise in
12
conditions
UPMC
MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Matthew Holtzman, MD, is a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of colorectal, liver, GI cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcoma. In addition to traditional surgery, Dr. Holtzman specializes in Minimally Invasive surgical approaches to cancer treatment. As part of the David C. Koch Regional Perfusion Cancer Therapy Center, Dr. Holtzman's team performs many specialized concentrated regional chemotherapy and radiotherapy procedures to treat advanced malignancies. His research interests include the treatment of recurrent cancers, regional radiation therapies, and novel treatments for melanoma.

Dr. Holtzman is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Surgical Oncology
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

MWH HBC HILLMAN CCr Center
5115 Centre Avenue, HILLMAN CANCER CENTER, Floor 2, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-692-2852

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.


69 Total Publications

Neoadjuvant vidutolimod and nivolumab in high-risk resectable melanoma: A prospective phase II trial.
Neoadjuvant vidutolimod and nivolumab in high-risk resectable melanoma: A prospective phase II trial.
Journal: Cancer cell
Published: June 13, 2024
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    • Distinguished
    • Colorectal Cancer
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    • Melanoma
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    • Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
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    • Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
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    • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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    • Familial Colorectal Cancer
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    • Gallbladder Disease
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    • Ganglioneuroma
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    • Hernia Surgery
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    • Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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    • Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
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    • Angiosarcoma
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    • Biliary Dyskinesia
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