Hiran C. Fernando MD FRCS, FRCSEd
Cardiovascular Surgery
Director Thoracic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital
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McGinnis Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital320 E North Ave,Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone+1 412-359-8264
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Education & Training
University of California Davis HealthFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1996 - 1998
University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1993
Royal Free Hospital and University College London Medical SchoolClass of 1986
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1998 - 2026
VA State Medical License 2016 - 2026
CA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2004 - 2019
RI State Medical License 2014 - 2018
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
- Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
- America's Top Doctors for Cancer Castle Connolly, 2010-2013
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Clinical Trials
- Surgery With or Without Internal Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Start of enrollment: 2005 Jul 01
- Duet TRS Used in Pulmonary Resections Start of enrollment: 2011 Jan 01
- Safety and Efficacy of Cryoablation for Metastatic Lung Tumors Start of enrollment: 2012 Jan 04
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Current evidence and ongoing trials for surgery versus stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a narrative review.Lauren Drake, Robert Timmerman, Hiran C Fernando
Translational Lung Cancer Research. 2025-08-31 - Optimal Suction Strategy After Pulmonary Resection Using a Digital Drainage System With a Single Blake Drain: A Randomized Study.Conor M Maxwell, Benny Weksler, Kevin Shahbahrami, Brent Williams, Kurt DeHaven
Innovations. 2025-07-31 - Initial outcomes with uniportal video-assisted lung resection.James Shahoud, Benny Weksler, Brent Williams, Lawrence Crist, Hiran Fernando
Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2025-05-06
Press Mentions
HN Forbes Hospital Expands Lung Cancer Diagnostic Capabilities with New Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy TechnologyJanuary 18th, 2025- AHN Cardiovascular Institute Expands Thoracic Surgery Program to AHN Wexford HospitalOctober 14th, 2022
Surgeons Offering New Procedure for Acid Reflux, GERDDecember 1st, 2009
Professional Memberships
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- American Surgical AssociationMember
- Society of Thoracic SurgeonsMember
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