Overview
Dr. Michael Pishvaian is the director of Gastrointestinal, Developmental Therapeutics and Clinical Research Programs for the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the Greater Washington Area and an associate professor at the School of Medicine. Dr. Pishvaian is a fellowship-trained gastrointestinal oncologist specializing in pancreatic and refractory colorectal cancers. He is committed to precision medicine and provides his patients with the most appropriate and advanced level of care. He conducts all phases of clinical trials for all GI cancers and enrolls qualifying patients. Click here to learn more about oncology clinical trials the Greater Washington Area.
Dr. Pishvaian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 24 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian by calling their office at 202-660-6500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic 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. Mike J. Pishvaian specialize in?
While Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian accept my insurance?
Dr. Mike J. Pishvaian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-660-6500 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.
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- Pancreatic CancerDr. Pishvaian isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Pishvaian isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Pishvaian isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pishvaian isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Pishvaian isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Pishvaian isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Bone TumorDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Pishvaian isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
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- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Breast CancerDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Pishvaian isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.