
Overview
Roby A. Thomas, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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 41 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burgess is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Burgess is currently accepting new patients.
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 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Brufsky is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is currently accepting new patients.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Dr. Villaruz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Villaruz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Roby A. Thomas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Roby A. Thomas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Roby A. Thomas by calling their office at 412-438-2551. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Roby A. Thomas a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Roby A. Thomas is classified as an Distinguished 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. Roby A. Thomas specialize in?
While Dr. Roby A. Thomas is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Roby A. Thomas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Roby A. Thomas has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Roby A. Thomas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Roby A. Thomas accept my insurance?
Dr. Roby A. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2551 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Prostate CancerDr. Thomas isDistinguished. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Wilms TumorDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Thomas isAdvanced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AstrocytomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Bladder CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- ChoriocarcinomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Choriocarcinoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- DehydrationDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EpendymomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- GlioblastomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HemosiderosisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Hemosiderosis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary HemosiderosisDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- MesotheliomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Mesothelioma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition SyndromeDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome.
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- Testicular CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Cancer.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Thomas isExperienced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.


