Robert Lafyatis, MD, is a rheumatologist and is certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is  the Thomas Medsger Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Cincinnati and completed his residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine, followed by his fellowship at National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lafyatis’s clinical interests include systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and its complications in the skin and lungs. His research interests include understanding the underlying cause of scleroderma and finding new treatments. Dr. Lafyatis directs the University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Scleroderma Center and the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scleroderma Research Translation.  He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and co-authors the Textbook of Rheumatology chapter on Scleroderma Pathogenesis. Dr. Lafyatis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Scleroma, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Kathryn Torok is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Torok is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Arthritis, and Dermatomyositis.

Robyn Domsic, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at University of Iowa College of Medicine. Dr. Domsic is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Raynaud Phenomenon, and Scleroma.

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. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Lung Transplant.

Dana Ascherman is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ascherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

Eleanor Valenzi is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Valenzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Valenzi is currently accepting new patients.

Franziska Rosser is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Asthma and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Rosser is currently accepting new patients.

Amr Sawalha, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Sawalha received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Sawalha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Takayasu Arteritis, and Vasculitis.

David Levinthal is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levinthal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), Gastroparesis, Protein Deficiency, and Colonoscopy.

John Kreit is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kreit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Asthma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Christine Peoples is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Peoples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Interstitial Keratitis, and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Peoples is currently accepting new patients.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Pulmonary Fibrosis, Emphysema, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.

Siamak Moghadam-Kia, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital / Medstar Washington Hospital Center, followed by his rheumatology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Moghadam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Kevin Gibson is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Gibson is currently accepting new patients.

Kristen Veraldi, MD, PhD, specializes in pulmonology and is certified in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Veraldi is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a residency at the University of Michigan Medical School and fellowship at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.  Dr. Veraldi’s clinical interests are primarily in the evaluation and management of individuals with interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), pulmonary complications of connective tissue diseases, and sarcoidosis. Dr. Veraldi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Neurosarcoidosis, and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Niveditha Mohan is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Juvenile Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Mohan is currently accepting new patients.

Andreea Coca is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Coca is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Eales Disease, and Arthritis. Dr. Coca is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn M. Casey, DO, is a rheumatologist and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network/USF Morsani College of Medicine, followed by her fellowship in rheumatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Dr. Casey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Michael Risbano is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Risbano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Long Haul COVID, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Risbano is currently accepting new patients.