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Summary
Dr. Liza Villaruz is an oncologist and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. With 21 years of experience treating cancer patients, she specializes in complex conditions including brain tumors in children, primary brain cancer, and lung cancer. Dr. Villaruz provides care in both English and Spanish to better serve her diverse patient community.
Dr. Villaruz practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, and UPMC Montefiore. She focuses her expertise on treating serious conditions such as pediatric brain tumors and various forms of cancer affecting the brain and lungs. Her comprehensive approach combines internal medicine knowledge with specialized oncology care to address the complex needs of cancer patients.
Dr. Villaruz practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, and UPMC Montefiore. She focuses her expertise on treating serious conditions such as pediatric brain tumors and various forms of cancer affecting the brain and lungs. Her comprehensive approach combines internal medicine knowledge with specialized oncology care to address the complex needs of cancer patients.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 21 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Liza Cosca Villaruz has 8 locationsUpmc Hillman Cancer Center
5115 Centre Ave Fl 3Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Tel: (412) 235-1020
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Upmc Cancer Pavilion Oncology Hematology
5115 Centre Ave Fl 4Pittsburgh, PA 15232Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine | Med School: Tianjin Medical University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Liza Cosca Villaruz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Liza Cosca Villaruz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Liza Cosca Villaruz has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Liza Cosca Villaruz holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Villaruz's NPI number is 1609060755.
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- Dr. Liza Villaruz speaks English and Spanish.
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