Physician

Thoracic Surgery

Michael Friscia works in the field of Thoracic Surgery. He attended Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He received 2 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification" and "Fellow (FACS)". Dr. Michael E. Friscia is also a published doctor. He has 7 paper published. The most recent paper is: Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans. Doctor Michael E. Friscia, MD accepts Medicare.

Publications

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• Rapid disuse atrophy of diaphragm fibers in mechanically ventilated humans.
• Early changes of Lung function and structure in an elastase model of emphysema--a hyperpolarized 3He MRI study.
• Alterations in cell cycle genes in early stage Lung adenocarcinoma identified by expression profiling.
• Cellular immunity delimits adenoviral gene therapy strategies for the treatment of neoplastic Diseases.
• Cytokine response is lower after Lung volume reduction through bilateral thoracoscopy versus sternotomy.
• Parasternal intercostal muscle remodeling in severe chronic obstructive pulmonary Disease.

Schools

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• Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania

Procedures Preformed

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• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
• Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
• Decortication and Pleurectomy
• Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Conditions Treated

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• Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Aortic Aneurysm
• Aortic Ectasia
• Aortic Valve Disease
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Doctors Specialties

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• Cardiac Surgery
• Thoracic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• University of Pennsylvania Health System
• Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1235281056
NPPES Provider LastName		FRISCIA
NPPES Provider FirstName		MICHAEL
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		178222775
NPPES Provider State		PA
Specialty Description		Thoracic Surgery
Total Claim Count		47.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		15.0
Percent Opioid Claims		31.91

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1235281056
Last Name Of The Provider	FRISCIA
First Name Of The Provider	MICHAEL
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