
Overview
Vikraman Gunabushanam is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Gunabushanam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
Dr. Gunabushanam is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Gunabushanam is currently accepting new patients.
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3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pilewski is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pilewski is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam by calling their office at 412-438-2364. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Vikraman Gunabushanam specialize in?
While Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam accept my insurance?
Dr. Vikraman Gunabushanam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2364 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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- Advanced
- Kidney TransplantDr. Gunabushanam isAdvanced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver TransplantDr. Gunabushanam isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney TransplantDr. Gunabushanam isAdvanced. Learn about Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Gunabushanam isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.



