Steven A. Burton
Expertise in
33
conditions
Expertise in
33
conditions
5230 Centre Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Steven Burton, MD, is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Burton holds an interest in stereotactic radiosurgery, lymphoma, lung cancer, pancreas cancer, and spinal metastasis.

Dr. Burton is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 64 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Vermont College Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Radiation Oncology
Licenses
Radiology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Radiology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 11 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center
5230 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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.


8 Clinical Trials

View 7 Less Clinical Trials
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
17
conditions
Radiation Oncology
Expertise in
17
conditions
Radiation Oncology

Allegheny Clinic

314 E N Ave, Agh Radiation Oncology, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (3.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

Sushil Beriwal is a Radiation Oncologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Beriwal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Orchiectomy.

John A. Vargo
Expertise in
14
conditions
Radiation Oncology
Expertise in
14
conditions
Radiation Oncology

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

300 Halket Street, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (1.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

John Austin Vargo IV, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, including image-based brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Vargo is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Heath D. Skinner
Expertise in
7
conditions
Radiation Oncology
Expertise in
7
conditions
Radiation Oncology

Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center

5230 Centre Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Heath D. Skinner, MD, PhD, is chair and medical director of the Department of Radiation Oncology and professor at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, specializing in the study and treatment of head and neck and lung cancer. Dr. Skinner's research is designed to generate insights that led to the rational design of clinical trials using agents that are currently under investigation to minimize the time from bench to bedside. Dr. Skinner is board-certified in radiation oncology. He completed a combined MD/PhD program at West Virginia University. Upon completion of medical school, he began a combined internship and residency in radiation oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC). Over the course of his career, Dr. Skinner has received eight peer-reviewed grants, including a two current R01s funding his research. He has published over 85 peer-reviewed articles , has written 6 book chapters and 9 invited reviews and presented over 50 abstracts at national meetings. Dr. Skinner has also been invited to present his work at multiple domestic and international symposia. In addition to his research, Dr. Skinner is dedicated to providing excellent and compassionate patient care. This dedication is borne out in patient experience measures, with his scores being almost uniformly in the 99th percentile for all categories asked. Moreover, his patients have rated him in the top 1 percent nationally on Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CGCAHPS) measures related to their experience with him in his clinic. Dr. Skinner is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Esophageal Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Lung Cancer, and Gastrostomy.

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.

Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers

Find Dr. Burton's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    View All 10 Distinguished Conditions
    View All 23 Advanced Conditions
    View All 30 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile