
Overview
Spencer S. Liem, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Liem earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA and completed his Urology Residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, an affiliate of Columbia University Division of Urology.
His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor and Glioma.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Liem is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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Locations
400 Oxford Drive, Suite 100, Monroeville, PA 15146
300 Halket Street, Suite 2541, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1350 Locust Street, Suite G100A, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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.
AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions At Allegheny General Hospital
Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Spencer S. Liem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Spencer S. Liem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Spencer S. Liem by calling their office at 412-664-3392. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Spencer S. Liem a top-rated expert for Brain Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Spencer S. Liem is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Spencer S. Liem specialize in?
While Dr. Spencer S. Liem is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Spencer S. Liem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Spencer S. Liem has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Spencer S. Liem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Spencer S. Liem accept my insurance?
Dr. Spencer S. Liem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-664-3392 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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- Brain TumorDr. Liem isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GliomaDr. Liem isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
