Dr. Shirley S. Ong
Overview
Shirley Ong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ong received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Dr. Ong is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ong has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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 top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
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).
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shirley S. Ong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shirley S. Ong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shirley S. Ong by calling their office at 412-756-3168. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shirley S. Ong a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shirley S. Ong is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Shirley S. Ong specialize in?
While Dr. Shirley S. Ong is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Shirley S. Ong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shirley S. Ong has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Shirley S. Ong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shirley S. Ong accept my insurance?
Dr. Shirley S. Ong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-756-3168 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
- AstrocytomaDr. Ong isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Ong isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Ong isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Ong isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Ong isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Ong isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant
- MedulloblastomaDr. Ong isAdvanced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Ong isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Ong isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Ong isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Ong isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Ong isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.