
Overview
Ronald Buckanovich is a Hematologist Oncology provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Buckanovich is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Ovarian Carcinosarcoma, and Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
Dr. Buckanovich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 90 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Buckanovich is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
300 Halket Street, 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.
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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 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 15 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. Ronald J. Buckanovich
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich by calling their office at 412-625-7672. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich a top-rated expert for Ovarian Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ovarian 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. Ronald J. Buckanovich specialize in?
While Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich has published 90 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ovarian Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich accept my insurance?
Dr. Ronald J. Buckanovich accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-625-7672 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.
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- Distinguished
- Ovarian CancerDr. Buckanovich isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
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- Endometrial CancerDr. Buckanovich isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)Dr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET).
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Buckanovich isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.



