
Overview
Dr. Tariq Javed Cheema is a distinguished physician-leader and Professor of Medicine with appointments at Drexel and Duquesne Universities. He holds an MD, FCCP, and Master of Medical Management from Carnegie Mellon University, blending clinical expertise, administrative insight, and a record of innovation in healthcare. As Institute Vice Chair of the AHN Medicine Institute and System Division Chair for AHN Pulmonary, Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Sleep, and Allergy, he leads nearly 100 providers across 18 outpatient offices. His leadership has advanced major initiatives, including physician recruitment, Interventional Pulmonology, Tele-critical Care, COPD care improvement, and pulmonary rehabilitation growth. A respected researcher, educator, and mentor, Dr. Cheema is dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and medical education.
Dr. Cheema is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Emphysema, and Pneumonia.
Dr. Cheema is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8950 Duncan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
3824 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146
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.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center
Kevin Gibson, MD, specializes in interstitial lung disease and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Simmons Center and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Gibson completed his medical degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, residency at Emory University School of Medicine, and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Gibson specializes in treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis, autoimmune lung disease, and occupational lung disease. Dr. Gibson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Gibson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
Frank Sciurba, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Sciurba completed his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Chicago.Dr. Sciurba specializes in treating patients with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Sciurba is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Sciurba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sciurba is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center - Falk
Sally Wenzel, MD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. Dr. Wenzel completed her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine, followed by a residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Wenzel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma, Eosinophilic Asthma, Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wenzel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wenzel is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tariq J. Cheema
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tariq J. Cheema?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tariq J. Cheema by calling their office at 866-424-6232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tariq J. Cheema a top-rated expert for Lung Metastases?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tariq J. Cheema is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Metastases, 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. Tariq J. Cheema specialize in?
While Dr. Tariq J. Cheema is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Emphysema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Tariq J. Cheema participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tariq J. Cheema has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Metastases. You can view a list of Dr. Tariq J. Cheema's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tariq J. Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Tariq J. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-424-6232 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
- Distinguished
- Lung MetastasesDr. Cheema isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- BullaeDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Bullae.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COVID-19Dr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EmphysemaDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Emphysema.
- PneumoniaDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AluminosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Aluminosis.
- AsthmaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- Cholesterol PneumoniaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Cholesterol Pneumonia.
- Chronic CoughDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Chronic Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EmpyemaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- Eosinophilic PneumoniaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Pneumonia.
- Grass AllergyDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Hypersensitivity PneumonitisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
- Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Liver FailureDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Long Haul COVIDDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Long Haul COVID.
- Lung NodulesDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- NeurosarcoidosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Neurosarcoidosis.
- Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- SarcoidosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Simple Pulmonary EosinophiliaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Simple Pulmonary Eosinophilia.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.


