
Overview
Neil A. Christie, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and director of LIFE Bronchoscopy and Early Lung Cancer Detection Program. He specializes in select areas of thoracic surgery including minimally invasive thoracic surgery, antireflux surgery, fluorescent bronchoscopy, and thoracic stereotactic radiosurgery.Dr. Christie is board-certified in thoracic surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. He then completed a medical degree at the University of Toronto. Dr. Christie completed a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Christie is a member of the Canadian Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.Learn more about Dr. Christie's research interests.
Dr. Christie is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
126 East Church Street, Somerset, PA 15501
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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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).
West Virginia University Hospitals
Vinay Badhwar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Badhwar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Neil A. Christie
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neil A. Christie?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neil A. Christie by calling their office at 412-663-6694. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Neil A. Christie a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neil A. Christie is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Neil A. Christie specialize in?
While Dr. Neil A. Christie is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Mesothelioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Neil A. Christie participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Neil A. Christie has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Neil A. Christie's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Neil A. Christie accept my insurance?
Dr. Neil A. Christie accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-663-6694 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
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- MesotheliomaDr. Christie isDistinguished. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Advanced
- Collapsed LungDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Christie isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- EmphysemaDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Christie isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.



