
Overview
Nirav Shah, MD, specializes in kidney transplant surgery and pancreas transplant surgery and nephrology and is certified in internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Kidney Clinic at University Center and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh and medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Liddle Syndrome, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1907 Lebanon Church Road, Suite 201, West Mifflin, PA 15122
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
UPMC Center For Liver Care
Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nirav A. Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nirav A. Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nirav A. Shah by calling their office at 412-530-1063. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nirav A. Shah a top-rated expert for Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nirav A. Shah is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, 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. Nirav A. Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Nirav A. Shah is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, and Liddle Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Nirav A. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nirav A. Shah has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney. You can view a list of Dr. Nirav A. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nirav A. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Nirav A. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-1063 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Advanced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Liddle SyndromeDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Liddle Syndrome.
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver FailureDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.



