Dr. James F. Pingpank
Overview
James F. Pingpank Jr., MD, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Pingpank specializes in regional treatment strategies for advance malignancies of the liver and peritoneal cavity.
Dr. Pingpank is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Liver Embolization, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Pancreatectomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
Surgical Oncology Hillman
Alessandro Paniccia, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist and specializes in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery. Dr. Paniccia's research interests include pancreatic cancer and hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Paniccia is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy. Dr. Paniccia completed residencies in general surgery at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the University of Colorado. He completed a research fellowship at the University of Colorado, followed by a fellowship in complex surgical oncology at UPMC. Dr. Paniccia is a member of the Roman Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, American Medical Association, and American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Paniccia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Carl Schmidt is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Schmidt is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.
Allegheny Clinic
Suzanne Schiffman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Pingpank isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Pingpank isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Pingpank isDistinguished. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Advanced
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Pingpank isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Liver CancerDr. Pingpank isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Liver EmbolizationDr. Pingpank isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Embolization.
- MelanomaDr. Pingpank isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Pingpank isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Pingpank isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.