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Joseph Pilewski, MD, Pulmonology, Pittsburgh, PA

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Pulmonology Pittsburgh, PA

Critical Care Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Transplantation Medicine

Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Clinical and Translational Medicine Associate Chief for Clinical Affairs, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Division; Co-Director, Cystic Fibrosis Program

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  • Office

    MUH NW 628
    3459 Fifth Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Phone+1 412-692-2164
    Fax+1 412-692-2260

Summary

  • Joseph Pilewski, MD, is a pulmonologist based in Pittsburgh, PA, with subspecialties in cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation medicine, and general pulmonology. He completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System following his medical education at the University of Rochester. Dr. Pilewski holds several employment positions, including a Staff Physician at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC East and UPMC Mercy, and is Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Clinical and Translational Research at the University of Pittsburgh. He has served in several research and administrative capacities for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and contributed significantly to research in Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Transplantation. He has been part of several clinical trials primarily serving as a site investigator.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1990 - 1994
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Growth on Cystic Fibrosis Airway Epithelial Cells Is Enhanced During Respiratory Syncytial Virus Coinfection  
    Michael M Myerburg, Joseph M Pilewski, Brian R Kocak, mBio

Press Mentions

  • CFF Strives to Improve Lung Transplant Journey for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
    CFF Strives to Improve Lung Transplant Journey for Cystic Fibrosis PatientsDecember 2nd, 2019
  • To Save a Young Woman Besieged by Superbugs, Scientists Hunt a Killer Virus
    To Save a Young Woman Besieged by Superbugs, Scientists Hunt a Killer VirusNovember 10th, 2017
  • A Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Is Called ‘Game-Changing’
    A Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Is Called ‘Game-Changing’May 7th, 2012

Grant Support

  • Clinical/Biostatistics CoreNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2010
  • Clinical/Biostatistics CoreNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2008
  • A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase II Study Of AerosolizedNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Exhaled Carbon Monoxide As A Clinical Tool In CFNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
  • Core--Human Airway Cell And TissueNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2002
  • Aminoglycoside To Correct Cellular Defect In CF Airways Epithelia MutationsNational Center For Research Resources1999

Professional Memberships