Richard Bleicher is a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bleicher is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Amer H. Zureikat, MD, is vice chair of surgery for surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC, chief of Surgical Oncology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Chair of Clinical Surgery. He is the division chief for gastrointestinal surgical oncology in the Department of Surgery at UPMC and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zureikat specializes in cancers and diseases of the pancreas, stomach, liver and duodenum and is an expert in robotic pancreatic surgery. His clinical and academic interests include the multimodality treatment of pancreatic cancer, and comparative effectiveness of open and robotic approaches to gastrointestinal cancers in general and pancreatic cancer in particular.Dr. Zureikat is board-certified in general surgery. He received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, completed his general surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh/UPMC. Dr. Zureikat is a member of the Society of University Surgeons (SUS), Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), and the Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA). In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Dr. Zureikat is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Geller is a Professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Director of the UPMC Liver Cancer Center. As a hepatobiliary and liver transplant surgeon at the Starzl Transplant Institute, his clinical interests center on the evaluation and management of patients with liver cancers. He is focusing on novel and minimally invasive approaches for the treatment of liver cancer. He has particular operative expertise in performing laparoscopic liver resections and laparoscopic radiofrequency ablations of liver tumors. Dr. Geller is a member of many professional and scientific societies including the Society of Surgical Oncology, Society of University Surgeons, and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Dr. Geller is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Hepatic Ischemia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Dennis Johnson is a Surgical Oncologist in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Johnson has been practicing medicine for over 37 years is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Linwah Yip, MD, FACS, is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, chief of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery, and program director for the University of Pittsburgh  Endocrine Surgery Fellowship. She specializes in thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers, adrenal tumors, and functional pancreatic tumors. She studies how molecular testing can optimize diagnosis and treatment for thyroid cancer patients and leads the UPMC VHL Alliance Comprehensive Clinical Care Center.Dr. Yip is board-certified in general surgery. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. Dr. Yip completed surgical residency training at Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Florida Health Sciences Center in Jacksonville, Fla., and surgical oncology research and clinical fellowships at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and UPMC. Dr. Yip is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

"Kenneth K. Lee, MD, graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University with his BA in Chemistry, and continued on to the University of Chicago where he graduated with his MD in 1981. He also stayed at the University of Chicago for his surgical residency, becoming chief resident in 1987. His certifications include general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and also advanced trauma life support. His honors include being named one of the ""Best Doctors in America"" for 1996 - 2001 and receiving the Henry T. Bahnson Teaching Award in 2002.". Dr. Lee is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Emilia Diego, MD (she/her/hers) is the Division Chief of Breast Surgery and the Co-Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center/Magee Womens Hospital Breast Cancer Program.  She specializes in breast cancer treatment with special interests in younger populations with breast cancer, de-escalation of breast cancer treatment and those with high-risk breast disease. She is a collaborator on several local and national trials in breast cancer. Dr. Diego is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Priscilla McAuliffe, MD PhD, is a breast surgical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is certified by The American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mcauliffe is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

John Ridge is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridge is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, Laryngectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Jeffrey Farma is a Surgical Oncologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farma is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Gastrostomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

David Bartlett is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bartlett is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Elin Sigurdson is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sigurdson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Philosophy of care | My goal is to provide the best care I can. I know it can be difficult seeking assistance with your health. I feel that communication is a priority, and I want you to feel comfortable with me. I will always do my very best to take great care of you in and out of the operating room. | Community involvement | American Cancer Society, Wings of Hope, Relay for Life | Personal interests | Cancer care. Dr. Pendurthi is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Polyps, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Aaron Blackham is a Surgical Oncologist in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blackham is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Philosophy of care | The healing process requires trust, knowledge and hope. I try to create a feeling of trust, give patients the knowledge they need to understand their own condition, and of course, develop a plan that gives them hope. I treat my patients as if they are a member of my family or a close friend. I committed myself to that when I first thought of becoming a doctor. I know what it means. My dear aunt and grandmother both had breast cancer. I know how it affected my own family. Treating a patient like a member of the family means empowering my patients with understandable information and formulating a treatment plan that makes sense to them. I share my perspective with my patients, try to eliminate the unknown and help them to see the light after passing through darkness. | Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I was conflicted between my passion for classical music as a concert pianist and for the art of medicine as an intellectual. I came to a conclusion that I could combine both arts and make a compassionate career with the product of my hands - the art of Surgery. | Community involvement | I am committed to church activities, medical missions and mentorship. I am actively engaged in women's programs such as 'Show your chapeau', a fundraiser musical event to benefit breast cancer patients. | Personal interests | My interests are classical piano, church organ and oil painting. I am also fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Korean. Dr. Whang is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Philosophy of care | As a surgical oncologist, I’m passionate about beating cancer. We hope to eradicate it and do everything possible to maximize the patient’s quality of life. I talk to patients in a language they can understand. When I make a treatment recommendation, I put myself in their shoes and tell them what I would do if I were faced with these options. | Why I entered medicine | I think I was born to be a doctor. My father was a doctor, and I was fascinated with anatomy as a child. I had anatomy models and would constantly play with them. During my first surgical rotation in medical school, I was hooked. Surgery is anatomy. The intensity, teamwork and ability to fix problems in the operating room is what drives me. | Community involvement | I find it deeply gratifying to support organizations that inspire me. I’m a long-time donor to Semper Fi, a group that gives financial assistance and support to post-9/11 injured veterans and their families. I feel strongly about supporting our military service members who sacrifice so much to protect us. I’m also an enthusiastic backer of Yellowstone National Park. I went there as a kid and later took my own kids when they were young. I’ve always been in awe of Yellowstone’s majesty and beauty. | Personal interests | I enjoy spending time with my girls (my wife and three daughters) and my boys (my two dogs). I stay physically fit by running and working out at home. I enjoy landscaping and reading the classics, and I’m an avid Philadelphia sports fan. Dr. Brodsky is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Philosophy of care | I approach and treat every patient like a family member to ensure they receive the highest quality care. The needs of the patient always come first and foremost. I hold myself to the highest standards for surgical outcomes and clinical excellence. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up with both parents as physicians, I was inspired early and found science and medicine fascinating. I believe being a physician is a privilege and treasure the trust patients and families put in me to care for them or their loved ones. | Community involvement | I am involved with nonprofits PanCan and Colontown as we seek to improve outcomes and research funding for new and improved therapies for pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. | Personal interests | I mainly enjoy spending time with my wife and two daughters doing any variety of activities. We enjoy baseball games, Big Ten college football, amusement parks and weekend trips to the beach or lake. Dr. Ocuin is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Matthew Holtzman, MD, is a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of colorectal, liver, GI cancers, as well as melanoma and sarcoma. In addition to traditional surgery, Dr. Holtzman specializes in Minimally Invasive surgical approaches to cancer treatment. As part of the David C. Koch Regional Perfusion Cancer Therapy Center, Dr. Holtzman's team performs many specialized concentrated regional chemotherapy and radiotherapy procedures to treat advanced malignancies. His research interests include the treatment of recurrent cancers, regional radiation therapies, and novel treatments for melanoma. Dr. Holtzman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Splenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Blansfield is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in surgical oncology. His clinical interests include pancreatic surgery, melanoma, endocrine surgery, esophageal cancer and minimally invasive surgery. His research interests include pancreatic cancer, melanoma and outcomes research. Dr. Blansfield earned his medical degree from Georgetown University. He completed his residency at Abington Memorial Hospital and his fellowship in surgical oncology at the National Institutes of Health Center for Cancer Research. Dr. Blansfield is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Blansfield is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

Philosophy of care | I pride myself on taking care of people, not diseases or body parts. | People come with histories, belief systems, truths and misconceptions about their diagnoses based on their prior experiences and those of others. I try to understand and appreciate where they’re coming from and all aspects of their life when treating them. | A cancer diagnosis can be frightening, and I don’t take that lightly. Patients allow me into their lives at what may be the scariest time ever for them. I try to include the family in treatment because family is important and the diagnosis involves everybody, not just one person. | I’m a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together, we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. | Why I entered medicine | I was born and raised in Allentown, and Lehigh Valley Health Network has been part of my family as long as I can remember. | I grew up on the South Side of Allentown, not far from the LVH–Cedar Crest campus when it was a single building in what seemed the middle of a cornfield. My mother was treated for breast and lung cancer there. My father was treated for Legionnaire’s disease there. My brother was treated there for osteochondrosarcoma, a bone and cartilage cancer. I came from a family of blue-collar workers and nobody had been to college, but my family’s experience with cancer and disease inspired me to go to medical school and become a cancer surgeon. | Community involvement | I’m part of anything affiliated with breast cancer fundraising. I don’t belong to a lot of philanthropic organizations outside the hospital, but I participate in any activities the hospital sponsors, particularly when they’re related to breast cancer. | Personal interests | I collect shoes, and have for many years. Some are vintage or from notable designers who people might know from various TV shows, like Manolo Blahnik. I have a room in my home just for shoes, but they’re not strictly for display – I wear them every day. | As a woman in medicine who takes care of predominantly women, this is something fun I can share. In fact, I’ve become known for it, so new patients often look first at my feet to see what I’m wearing! I also enjoy Peloton, which is a type of stationary exercise bike with a large screen that allows you to connect with a community of users. It’s like a fitness Facebook except everybody doesn’t know all your business. My username is HellonHeelz. Dr. Alfonse is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Philosophy of care | I treat everyone as if they were a member of my own family. Patient-centered care is important to me and I make sure you fully understand your diagnosis and all treatment options. | Why I entered medicine | I’m a hands-on person, someone who’s interested in what makes things work. I’ve always been intrigued by the human body and how it works. | My interest in medicine was first sparked in my childhood. I was only 4 when my sister was born and had to be airlifted for emergency surgery. The operation was successful and I remember the surgeon being this larger than life figure to me. | I started out my college career majoring in pharmaceutical product development, but it soon became clear that the only place I would be happy was in medicine. | Personal interests | I’m the mother of two and love spending time with my children. I’m an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan and love golf and running. Dr. Bott is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Jennifer G. Steiman, MD, FACS, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Surgical Oncology. She specializes in breast surgical oncology, which includes evaluation and treatment of benign and malignant disorders of the breast. Dr. Steiman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Michael Cowher, MD, is a breast surgeon specializing in a variety of breast conditions including surgical intervention for breast cancer. He is the Director of the Jameson Breast Program and the Associate Director of the UPMC Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program. Dr. Cowher is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.

Kristin Lupinacci, DO, FACOS, FACS, is a breast surgical oncologist specializing in the evaluation, management, and surgical treatment of benign and malignant breast disease.  She is an assistant professor of surgery in the division of surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  Dr. Lupinacci is board-certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery and received her medical degree from A. T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona.  She completed her residency in general surgery at NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn in New York, followed by a multidisciplinary breast surgical fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Lupinacci is a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Lupinacci is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Leeming is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast surgery. She attended the Hahnemann University School of Medicine, where she earned her medical degree. She completed her residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. Dr. Leeming is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Leeming is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Mastectomy.