Siamak Moghadam-Kia
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia

Rheumatology
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Siamak Moghadam-Kia, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital / Medstar Washington Hospital Center, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UPMC.

Dr. Moghadam-Kia is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Dr. Moghadam-Kia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Moghadam-Kia is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
German

Gender

Male

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Locations

UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center
3601 5th Avenue, Suite 2B, 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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 2 Pilot Study Evaluating Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Symptomatic Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Iloprost in Subjects With Systemic Sclerosis Experiencing Symptomatic Digital Ischemic Episodes (AURORA Study)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Iloprost
Study Phase: Phase 3
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of Refractory Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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64 Total Publications

Clinical Meaningfulness and Improvement Thresholds of Myositis Core Set Measures: Association with Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Clinical Meaningfulness and Improvement Thresholds of Myositis Core Set Measures: Association with Patient-Reported Outcomes.
Journal: The Journal of rheumatology
Published: August 01, 2026
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Pittsburgh, PA 
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200 Delafield Road, St Margaret Medical Arts Bldg, Suite 4040, 
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Is Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia a top-rated expert for Myositis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia is classified as an Elite expert for Myositis, 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. Siamak Moghadam-Kia specialize in?

While Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Myositis, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia has published 64 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myositis. You can view a list of Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia accept my insurance?

Dr. Siamak Moghadam-Kia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6281 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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