Overview
Ryugen Takahashi, MD, specializes in transplant surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Takahashi completed his fellowship at Asahi General Hospital, residency at Saitama Red Cross Hospital and medical degree at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine.
His clinical expertise encompasses Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS), Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Takahashi is currently accepting new patients.
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3459 5th Avenue, Floor 4, 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.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ryugen Takahashi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryugen Takahashi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryugen Takahashi by calling their office at 412-648-6643. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryugen Takahashi a top-rated expert for Liver Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryugen Takahashi is classified as an Experienced expert for Liver Transplant, 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. Ryugen Takahashi specialize in?
While Dr. Ryugen Takahashi is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Liver Transplant, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Ryugen Takahashi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ryugen Takahashi has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Ryugen Takahashi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- HepatectomyDr. Takahashi isExperienced. Learn about Hepatectomy.
- Liver TransplantDr. Takahashi isExperienced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Takahashi isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)Dr. Takahashi isExperienced. Learn about Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS).


