Overview
Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 191 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 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).
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.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rabih Chaer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rabih Chaer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rabih 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 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 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 Chaer specialize in?
While Dr. Rabih 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 Chaer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rabih Chaer has published 191 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS). You can view a list of Dr. Rabih 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 Chaer accept my insurance?
Dr. Rabih 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).
- AngioplastyDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- EmbolectomyDr. Chaer isDistinguished. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- GangreneDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- May Thurner SyndromeDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about May Thurner Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- ThrombectomyDr. Chaer isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- CellulitisDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GastrostomyDr. Chaer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.

