25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

Looking for the best transplant surgeon near Pittsburgh, PA? Find a top transplant surgeon near you in Pittsburgh, PA who is an expert in your specific condition. A transplant surgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing organ transplants.

25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

Transplant Surgeon Search Results

MediFind found 54 specialists near Pittsburgh, PA

Location
LocationClose
54 providers found
    Joseph M. Pilewski
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Abhinav Humar
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Chadi A. Hage
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    15
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.

    Scott W. Biggins
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

    Christopher B. Hughes
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

    Amit Tevar
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    10
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Brian D. Feingold
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    8
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Feingold, MD, MS, FAHA, is medical director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Programs at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is board-certified in pediatric cardiology. He is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Feingold earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center before returning to Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology (serving as chief fellow in his final year) and in pediatric cardiac transplantation, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension at UPMC Children’s Hospital.Dr. Feingold has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient management of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and pre- and post-transplant care, including use of mechanical circulatory support. His research interests include care of the allosensitized patient, renal dysfunction after transplantation, cardiac involvement in Barth Syndrome, factors influencing progression to chronic allograft dysfunction/loss, and non-invasive assessment of acute rejection.Dr. Feingold has volunteered on councils/committees for the American Heart Association, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network. He also has served on the Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards of the Barth Syndrome Foundation and Enduring Hearts Foundation.View the full list of Dr. Feingold’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Feingold is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barth Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    John F. Mcdyer
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John McDyer, MD, specializes in transplant pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. McDyer is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his fellowship at National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. McDyer specializes in the immunobiology of lung transplantation. Dr. Mcdyer is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, and Lung Transplant.

    Chethan M. Puttarajappa
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chethan Puttarajappa is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Puttarajappa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Puttarajappa is currently accepting new patients.

    Mordechai Rabinovitz
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    20
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    300 Halket Street, Level Zero Suite 0820, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mordechai Rabinovitz, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Horizon, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Rabinovitz received his medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine and completed his residency at Beilinson Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rabinovitz is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Kapil B. Chopra
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    19
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Kapil B. Chopra, MD, is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist, who is certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is professor of medicine and serves as the vice chair of medicine for UPMC Mercy. He also enjoys an adjunct appointment with the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Clinical Research Education. Dr. Chopra is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

    Alison J. Faust
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    14
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alison Faust, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Faust received her medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College and completed her residency and fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Faust is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Michele Molinari
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

    Obaid S. Shaikh
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    9
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Center For Liver Care

    300 Halket Street, Level Zero Suite 0820, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Obaid Shaikh, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Shaikh received his medical degree from Dow Medical College and completed his residency at Whiston Hospital, followed by a fellowship at California Hospital Medical Center - University of Southern California. Dr. Shaikh is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

    Stefan Schneeberger
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    7
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    3550 Terrace St, Scaife Hall 678, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stefan Schneeberger is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schneeberger is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Ruy J. Cruz
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    6
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

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

    Ruy Cruz is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. 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.

    Ajai Khanna
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajai Khanna, MD, PhD, is an adult and pediatric multiorgan transplant surgeon and is certified in transplant and general surgery by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons. He is a professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Allahabad in India and completed his residency at University Hospitals in the UK, followed by transplant surgery fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Khanna is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastroschisis, Liver Transplant, and Ureteroscopy.

    Masashi Furukawa
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At Falk Medical Building

    3601 5th Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Masashi Furukawa is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Furukawa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Situs Inversus, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hepatic Ischemia, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Furukawa is currently accepting new patients.

    Mark E. Snyder
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Snyder, MD, specializes in lung transplantation and is certified in critical care medicine, internal medicine, and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Snyder is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. He completed his fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and his medical degree at Suny Stony Brook School of Medicine.Dr. Snyder specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with pulmonary fibrosis. Dr. Snyder is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Lung Transplant.

    Nirav A. Shah
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    5
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Kidney Clinic

    120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati 
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nirav Shah, MD, specializes in kidney transplant surgery and pancreas transplant surgery and nephrology and is certified in internal medicine and nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Kidney Clinic at University Center and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh and medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney, Liddle Syndrome, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Kidney Transplant.

    Vikraman Gunabushanam
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

    3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Vikraman Gunabushanam is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gunabushanam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Gunabushanam is currently accepting new patients.

    Roy Sriwattanakomen
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    3
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Sriwattanakomen specializes in heart failure, transplantation cardiology, cardiogenic shock, and mechanical circulatory support. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine before completing a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Mass. and a fellowship at UPMC. Following training, he served as an advanced heart failure attending at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School for four years prior to returning to Pittsburgh.  Dr. Sriwattanakomen is heavily involved in medical education and has won multiple teaching awards. His research interests include desensitization and rejection management in heart transplantation and management of cardiogenic shock. He is available to see patients at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Sriwattanakomen is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Transplant.

    Elizabeth A. Lendermon
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    2
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Lendermon, MD, specializes in transplant pulmonology and is certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Presbyterian and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Lendermon completed her medical degree at University of Virginia Medical School and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Lendermon specializes in lung allograft rejection. Dr. Lendermon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis, and Lung Transplant.

    Christine M. Wu
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Kidney Clinic

    120 Lytton Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hokkien
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Wu, MD, is a transplant nephrologist and is certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Wu’s clinical interests include the evaluation of kidney transplant candidates and transplant in the elderly. She is a member of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Nephrology. View Dr. Wu’s full list of publications from PubMed. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Parvovirus Syndrome, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

    Bruce A. Johnson
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery
    Expertise in
    0
    conditions
    Transplant Surgery

    UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic

    3601 5th Avenue, Building 4, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bruce Johnson, MD, specializes in lung transplant pulmonology and is certified in pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic and is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Johnson completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His top areas of expertise are Aspergillosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

    Showing 1-25 of 54

    When should I see a Transplant Surgeon near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Transplant Surgeon near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Transplant Surgeons near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Transplant Surgeons near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh?

    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 Transplant Surgeon search results page. 

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

    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 Transplant Surgeon near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Transplant Surgeon?

    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 Transplant Surgeon 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 Transplant Surgeons near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Transplant Surgeon 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 Transplant Surgeon that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

    Read more about our Content Policy