Overview
Prerna Mewawalla, MD, is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist specializing in multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis, and other plasma cell disorders. She is Director of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program and Medical Director of Apheresis at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute. She also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Dr. Mewawalla’s clinical interests include newly diagnosed and relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), smoldering multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, autologous stem cell transplantation, CAR T-cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, and other emerging immune-based treatments. She develops individualized treatment strategies across every stage of disease and incorporates clinical trials when appropriate.
Her research focuses on innovative therapies and improving the safety, accessibility, and outcomes of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. She is a nationally and internationally invited educator on multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, CAR T-cell therapy, bispecific antibodies, transplantation, and apheresis.
Dr. Mewawalla is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Dr. Mewawalla is board certified in Hematology - ABIM and Oncology - ABIM. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Mewawalla is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4800 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mewawalla has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prerna Mewawalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prerna Mewawalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prerna Mewawalla by calling their office at 412-578-4484. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prerna Mewawalla a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prerna Mewawalla is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Prerna Mewawalla specialize in?
While Dr. Prerna Mewawalla is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Prerna Mewawalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prerna Mewawalla has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Prerna Mewawalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prerna Mewawalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Prerna Mewawalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-578-4484 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Mewawalla isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Advanced
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Mewawalla isAdvanced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Experienced
- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Mewawalla isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
- POEMS SyndromeDr. Mewawalla isExperienced. Learn about POEMS Syndrome.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Mewawalla isExperienced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.