Summary

Dr. Shannon Huggins-Puhalla is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with comprehensive care and expertise. She earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her residency at Ohio State Medical Center. With 25 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Huggins-Puhalla has developed deep expertise in cancer treatment and patient care. She provides medical consultations in English.

Dr. Huggins-Puhalla practices at multiple UPMC locations throughout Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including UPMC Magee Women's Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Passavant locations in McCandless and Cranberry Township. She focuses particularly on breast cancer care, including cases involving metastatic or recurrent breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast. Her clinical expertise includes advanced breast imaging procedures such as scintimammography and comprehensive breast cancer screening programs. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 25 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Ohio State Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Locations

Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla has 7 locations

Upmc Magee Womens Hospital

300 Halket StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Hillman Cancer Center

5115 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232
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 Shadyside

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Passavant Mccandless

9100 Babcock BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15237

Upmc Hillman Cancer Center

5115 CENTRE AVE STE 2PITTSBURGH, PA 15232
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Passavant Cranberry

1 Saint Francis WayCranberry Township, PA 16066

Upmc Shadyside

5230 Centre Ave Ste 538Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla, MDDawn Lynn Sporny WentleyLisa Teti DipernaKathleen M Mazzola
OncologyNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerOncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English, Russian Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PAMONROEVILLE , PAWashington , PA
Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Ohio State Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2001.

NPI Number

Dr. Huggins-Puhalla's NPI number is 1326251299.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla affiliated with?
Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla is affiliated with Upmc Shadyside, Upmc Magee Womens Hospital, Upmc Passavant Mccandless, Upmc Passavant Cranberry, and Upmc Rehabilitation Institute At Upmc Passavant Mccandless.
Does Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla speak?
Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla speaks English.
Does Dr. Shannon Leigh Huggins-Puhalla accept my insurance?
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