Overview
Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 194 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials.
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Locations
5200 Centre Ave Ste 307, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
200 Lothrop St Ste A1011, 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.
11 Clinical Trials
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 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.
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 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)
Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serna-Gallegos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rabih A. Chaer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rabih A. Chaer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rabih A. Chaer by calling their office at 412-623-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rabih A. Chaer a top-rated expert for Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rabih A. Chaer is classified as an Elite expert for Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), 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. Rabih A. Chaer specialize in?
While Dr. Rabih A. Chaer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rabih A. Chaer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rabih A. Chaer has published 194 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS). You can view a list of Dr. Rabih A. Chaer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rabih A. Chaer accept my insurance?
Dr. Rabih A. Chaer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Change Healthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-3333 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
- Elite
- Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS)Dr. Chaer isElite. Learn about Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS).
- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- EmbolectomyDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Stent PlacementDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- AngioplastyDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Pelvic Congestion SyndromeDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
- ThrombectomyDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GastrostomyDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).


