Philip D. Orons
Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 3950, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Philip Orons, MD, is an interventional radiologist and is certified in diagnostic radiology with a certificate of added qualification in angiography and interventional radiology by the American Board of Radiology. He is the chief of interventional radiology at UPMC and a professor of radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital-Central Division, followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He has been awarded fellowship in both the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and the American Osteopathic College of Radiology (AOCR), and currently is a member of the AOCR Board of Directors and President of the AOCR Education Foundation.

Dr. Orons is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Liver Embolization, and Thrombectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Orons is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Interventional Radiology

Licenses

Vascular & Interventional Radiology in PA

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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.


16 Total Publications

Gastric Varices: Anatomic Considerations and Management.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip D. Orons is classified as an Advanced expert for Liver Embolization, 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. Philip D. Orons specialize in?

While Dr. Philip D. Orons is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Liver Embolization, Bile Duct Stricture, and Cholestasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.

Does Dr. Philip D. Orons participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Philip D. Orons has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Embolization. You can view a list of Dr. Philip D. Orons's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Philip D. Orons accept my insurance?

Dr. Philip D. Orons accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-9729 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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