
Overview
Risa Wong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her fellowship at University of Washington Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and medical degree at Yale University.
Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, BRCA Positive Breast Cancer, and Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma. Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, is professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and also serves as the associate division chief for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is the medical director of the Magee-Women's Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; associate director for clinical investigations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.Dr. Brufsky is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.; completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Brufsky is a member of professional organizations, such as American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Oncologic Society. An active researcher, Dr. Brufsky has numerous abstracts and research articles in leading journals, and is principal investigator on a number of research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and US Army - Breast Cancer Research Program. Dr. Brufsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Risa L. Wong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Risa L. Wong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Risa L. Wong by calling their office at 724-281-6014. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Risa L. Wong a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Risa L. Wong is classified as an Experienced expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Risa L. Wong specialize in?
While Dr. Risa L. Wong is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Risa L. Wong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Risa L. Wong has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Risa L. Wong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Risa L. Wong accept my insurance?
Dr. Risa L. Wong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-281-6014 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Bladder CancerDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Prostate CancerDr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Wong isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).



