Overview
Tala Achkar is a Hematologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Achkar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma, and Clear Cell Sarcoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1000 Bower Hill Rd Ste 7800, Pittsburgh, PA 15243
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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Classical Hematology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tala Achkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tala Achkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tala Achkar by calling their office at 412-831-1320. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tala Achkar a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tala Achkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Tala Achkar specialize in?
While Dr. Tala Achkar is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Tala Achkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tala Achkar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Tala Achkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tala Achkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tala Achkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-831-1320 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Breast CancerDr. Achkar isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Achkar isAdvanced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Achkar isAdvanced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Achkar isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Achkar isAdvanced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Antiphospholipid SyndromeDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Bladder CancerDr. Achkar isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.