The 20 Best Pancreas Transplant Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Pancreas Transplant

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 50 doctor with experience in Pancreas Transplant near Pennsylvania, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Penn Transplant Institute - Kidney And Pancreas Transplant

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Parsons is a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Parsons is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Parsons is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Karhadkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Kenneth D. Chavin
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Chavin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

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    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery

    St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

    160 E Erie Ave, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    . Dr. Di Carlo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Dr Stefan
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Office

    3550 Terrace St Scaife Hall 678, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr Stefan is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Stefan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Martin N. Wijkstrom
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Williamsport Kidney Transplant Clinic

    700 High Street, Floor 2, 
    Williamsport, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Swedish
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Wijkstrom, MD, is an abdominal transplant surgeon. He is an associate professor of surgery and is the director of Islet Cell Transplantation and the Abdominal Transplant Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Wijkstrom received his medical degree from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden and spent three years at the University of Minnesota doing preclinical research in islet xenotransplantation. After completing a general surgery residency at Emory University, he did a fellowship in abdominal transplantation at Northwestern University.Dr. Wijkstrom’s clinical interests include surgical treatment of diabetes such as pancreas transplants in uremic and nonuremic patients, islet auto-islet transplants in patients with chronic pancreatitis, islet transplantation in preclinical nonhuman primate models, and clinical stem cell-derived islet transplantation in type 1 diabetic patients with hypoglycemia unawareness. Dr. Wijkstrom is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Amit Tevar
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Tevar, MD, is the surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC and is certified in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tevar received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in multi-organ transplant surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Tevar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Kamran Khanmoradi
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Klein Building

    5401 Old York Road, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamran Khanmoradi is a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khanmoradi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Khanmoradi is currently accepting new patients.

    Adam S. Bodzin
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Adam Bodzin is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bodzin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Bodzin is currently accepting new patients.

    Michele Molinari
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

    Kenneth A. Andreoni
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Jefferson Nicoletti Kidney Transplant Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kenneth Andreoni is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andreoni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Andreoni is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Penn Transplant Institute - Liver Transplant

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Abu is a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Abu is currently accepting new patients.

    George Rofaiel
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

    LVPG Transplant Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 210, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic

    Philosophy of care | My focus is always compassionate care. My goal is always providing the individualized care each patient needs. Many of my patients require collaboration across multiple specialties. I was always taught that complex problems may require not just knowledge, but also the courage to tackle what may seem an uphill battle. | Why I entered medicine | There are few professions where you can help others become whole again. Sitting at the bedside of a patient and providing care has always captured my interest. | Community involvement | In transplant medicine and cancer care, community outreach and education are central aspects of daily life. It is a specialty that is always evolving and advancing at a rapid pace. Throughout my career, I have made it a mission to reach out and share such advances with the community around me. This can happen through community events and by partnering with local charities and nonprofits. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling, seeing new places and skiing. Perhaps the biggest joy of all is doing all of it with my children. Dr. Rofaiel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Nikolaos Chandolias
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

    Klein Building

    5401 Old York Road, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikolaos Chandolias is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chandolias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hernia, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Chandolias is currently accepting new patients.

    Abhinav Humar
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Ruy J. Cruz
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Ruy Cruz is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Small Bowel Resection, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Warren R. Maley
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Jefferson Transplant Surgery - Honickman Center

    1101 Chestnut Street, Floor 11, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Warren Maley is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Maley is currently accepting new patients.

    Emily A. Blumberg
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Infectious Disease
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    Infectious Disease

    MacGregor Infection Medicine And Travel Program

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 4th Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emily Blumberg is an Infectious Disease provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blumberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, HIV/AIDS, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Blumberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Armando Ganoza
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Armando Ganoza, MD, is a transplant surgeon and is certified in adult and pediatric transplant surgery by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS). He is a surgical director of the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from San Marcos University in Lima, Peru, and completed his residency at Guillermo Almenara Hospital in Lima, Peru. He received his fellowship training in kidney, pancreas, and small bowel transplant surgery from the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He also completed the ASTS fellowship in transplant and hepatobiliary surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Ganoza’s clinical interests include kidney, liver, pancreas, and intestinal transplantation in children and adults. He has special interests in liver and kidney living organ donation. He is also experienced in autologous islet-cell transplantation for chronic pancreatitis. He has numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of several transplant societies including, ASTS, AST, IPTA, IRTA, TTS, and SPLIT.View Dr. Ganoza’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Ganoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Thrombophlebitis, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Radi F. Zaki
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreas Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    5501 Old York Road, Floor 5, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Radi Zaki is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreas Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreas Transplant?

    A pancreas transplant is surgery to implant a healthy pancreas from a donor into a person with diabetes. Pancreas transplants give the person a chance to stop taking insulin injections.

    When should I see a Pancreas Transplant doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pancreas Transplant doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pancreas Transplant doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pancreas Transplant doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pancreas Transplant doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreas Transplant doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pancreas Transplant doctor in Pennsylvania, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pancreas Transplant doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pancreas Transplant doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pancreas Transplant doctors in Pennsylvania, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pancreas Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreas Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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