Overview
Thomas Serena is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Serena is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Varicose Veins, Calciphylaxis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 104 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Serena is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
232 W 25th St, Erie, PA 16544
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
AHN Surgical Oncology At Saint Vincent Cancer Institute
Dr. David Bartlett is chair of the AHN Cancer Institute. An internationally recognized cancer surgeon, he is a pioneer in abdominal cancer treatment and a dedicated, prolific researcher. He is past president of the Society of Surgical Oncology. He served as a senior investigator in the surgery division of the Center for Cancer Research at the National Cancer Institute, where he developed innovative surgical techniques to treat patients with abdominal and liver cancers and performed cutting-edge laboratory research in viral based immune therapies. Dr. Bartlett received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed his surgical residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He continued his training with a Fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He completed research fellowships at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgeons, Dr. Bartlett holds membership in several professional surgical and oncology societies. He received many academic honors during his career and has been chosen as one of Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors every year since 2006. He has published over 300 research papers in medical journals and has contributed chapters to more than 40 publications. In addition, he lectures widely at national and international meetings and conferences. Dr. Bartlett is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bartlett is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery).
UPMC Hamot Women's Imaging
Gregory Engel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Engel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.
UPMC Hamot Pulmonology - Critical Care Medicine
Gregory English is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. English is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. English is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. English is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas E. Serena
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas E. Serena?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas E. Serena by calling their office at 814-452-7878. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas E. Serena a top-rated expert for Varicose Veins?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas E. Serena is classified as an Distinguished expert for Varicose Veins, 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. Thomas E. Serena specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas E. Serena is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Varicose Veins, Tissue Biopsy, and Calciphylaxis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas E. Serena participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas E. Serena has published 104 articles and abstracts on conditions like Varicose Veins. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas E. Serena's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas E. Serena accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas E. Serena accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-452-7878 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
- Varicose VeinsDr. Serena isDistinguished. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Advanced
- CalciphylaxisDr. Serena isAdvanced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Serena isAdvanced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Experienced
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Serena isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.

