Neil A. Christie, MD

Surgical Oncologist

Conditions Treated

Laryngeal Cancer Lung Cancer Pericardial Mesothelioma Pleural Mesothelioma

Bio & Insurance Information

Completing medical school in 1987 at the University of Toronto, Dr. Neil Christie is currently practicing as a surgical oncologist at the Mesothelioma Specialty Care Center of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With residencies completed at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the University of Toronto, Dr. Christie specializes in minimally invasive surgical interventions, with a special emphasis on mesothelioma patients, which is considered one of the most serious lung cancers. Dr. Christie completed a fellowship in this area and is board certified in Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery. His focus on this type of medical intervention has helped the medical community a great deal in finding better ways to treat advanced cancers, especially mesothelioma.


Education & Training

Queen’s University

Education

University of Toronto - 1987

Medical School

University of Toronto and Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Residency

University of Pittsburgh and Cleveland Clinic

Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery

American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Hospitals & Clinics

Hillman Cancer Center - UPMC

Languages: English/Spanish

(412) 623-5864

5115 Centre Ave

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC Pittsburgh

Languages: English/Spanish

(412) 641-1000

300 Halket St

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213

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UPMC Mercy

Languages: English/Spanish

(412) 232-8111

1400 Locust St

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

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UPMC Shadyside

Languages: English/Spanish

(412) 623-2121

5230 Centre Ave

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232

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UPMC St. Margaret

Languages: English/Spanish

(412) 784-4000

815 Freeport Rd

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215

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Publications

Dr. Neil A. Christie has contributed to 4 publications.

Comparison of surgical techniques for early-stage thymoma: feasibility of minimally invasive thymectomy and comparison with open resection.

Pennathur A1, Qureshi I, Schuchert MJ, Dhupar R, Ferson PF, Gooding WE, Christie NA, Gilbert S, Shende M, Awais O, Greenberger JS, Landreneau RJ, Luketich JD.

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Endobronchial Ultrasound-Transbronchial Needle Aspiration for Lymphoma in Patients With Low Suspicion for Lung Cancer and Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy.

Nason KS1, Kirchner A2, Schuchert MJ2, Luketich JD2, Christie NA2, Pantanowitz L3, Karunamurthy A3, Monaco SE3.

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Stereotactic radiosurgery for early stage non-small cell lung cancer: rationale, patient selection, results, and complications.

Christie NA1, Pennathur A, Burton SA, Luketich JD.

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Photodynamic therapy with curative intent for Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia and superficial esophageal cancer.

Samuel B. Keeley, Arjun Pennathur, William Gooding, Rodney J. Landreneau, Neil A. Christie, James Luketich

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Memberships

American College of Surgeons

American Medical Association

California Medical Association

October 21, 2012

by Elaine P.

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“Dr. Christie is a great doctor and a caring man that never gave up on my husband. He performed an eight-hour surgery and was very close to the family afterwards. I highly recommend him. ”

January 09, 2012

by Connor F.

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“Dr. Christie was amazing, a very good doctor. Would highly recommend him and his staff.”

July 26, 2011

by William N.

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“My 2-year anniversary for esophageal cancer just passed and I can say that I am close to perfect. The surgical techniques of Dr. Christie have left me totally functional. There were 14 little cuts that haven’t left a scar and the only different thing is that I have to add enzymes to my diet daily. At 66 I play tennis 3 times a week and sometimes I even win. Praise you Dr. Christie!”