Yana Najjar
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Upmc Hillman Cancer Center
5150 Centre Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Yana G. Najjar, MD is a translational investigator and cutaneous oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, where she also is an associate professor of medicine and Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Center. Dr. Najjar specializes in early phase clinical trials and in the treatment of advanced melanoma. Her research focusing on immunotherapy resistant melanoma and rare melanoma subtypes. She has developed multiple investigator-initiated trials that aim to remodel melanoma tumor cell metabolism and hypoxia in the tumor microenvironment to overcome mechanisms of resistance to immunotherapy. Her lab is focused on various correlative analyses from investigator-initiated trials. Dr. Najjar's research is funded by the NIH, the Department of Defense, and the Melanoma Research Alliance.

Dr. Najjar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Dr. Najjar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Najjar is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

Cleveland Clinic

Specialties

Oncology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

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
Arabic
French

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Upmc Hillman Cancer Center
5150 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Other Locations
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Najjar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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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Is Dr. Yana Najjar a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yana Najjar is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. Yana Najjar specialize in?

While Dr. Yana Najjar is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Yana Najjar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yana Najjar has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Yana Najjar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yana Najjar accept my insurance?

Dr. Yana Najjar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2744 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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