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Mark Lega, MD

4.8

(100 reviews)

Pulmonary Disease

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Allegheny Pulmonary and Critical Care

*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
Professional Building
490 E North Ave
Suite 301
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.322.7202
Fax: 412.322.2144

Canonsburg Hospital
100 Medical Blvd
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Tel: 724.873.5934
Fax: 724.873.5954

Dr. Lega helps patients manage shortness of breath, cough, and sleep apnea and also treats lung nodules and lung cancer. He provides wound care and critical care. He is experienced in administering bronchoscopy. Among his clinical interests are hyperbaric oxygen, lung transplantation, and fibrosis.

Dr. Lega received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. He completed a residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. He furthered his training with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He speaks English, Italian, and German. Dr. Lega has been recognized as one of the Best Doctors in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine.

Adult Asthma

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Asthmatic Complexities

Bariatric Surgical Clearance

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD

Cystic Fibrosis

Dyspnea

EBUS - Endobronchial Ultrasound

Emphysema

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Interstitial Lung Disease

Lung Cancer

Lung Conditions

Lung Disease

Lung Irritants

Lung Pollutants

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Pneumonia

Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Emboli

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary Nodule

Respiratory Illnesses

Sarcoidosis

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Adult Asthma

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Asthmatic Complexities

Bariatric Surgical Clearance

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD

Cystic Fibrosis

Dyspnea

EBUS - Endobronchial Ultrasound

Emphysema

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Interstitial Lung Disease

Lung Cancer

Lung Conditions

Lung Disease

Lung Irritants

Lung Pollutants

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Pneumonia

Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Emboli

Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary Nodule

Respiratory Illnesses

Sarcoidosis

Shortness of Breath

Sleep Apnea

Solitary Pulmonary Nodule

Spn

Tuberculosis, TB

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Residency

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

School

Northwestern University

University Of Rome

Board

American Board of Internal Med-Pulmonary Disease

American Board of Int Med-Critical Care Medicine

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(100 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.9

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

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Patient Comments

July 06, 2020

Dr Lega is always very complete in his visits, covering what is happening with my lungs, what I can do to slow the progression, and steps I should be taking. he is very good at making me feel more confident

June 10, 2020

I was a new patient to Dr. Lega with an extensive health history. He really took the effort to get to know me and my health problems. He was very thorough and knowledgeable.

June 10, 2020

Dr Lega is very patient, takes the necessary time to listen, gives clear directives and guidance, and does not rush the appointment. Covers a complete review of the visit with you before you leave the exam room.

May 28, 2020

I trust Dr. Lega.

May 02, 2020

Dr Lega is the best. He listens and cares.

April 24, 2020

[...] Dr. Lega takes a genuine and professional interest in my [...] situation and overall health. He puts me at ease in my visits because of his genuine concern of my health and how to deal with it.

January 30, 2020

good

January 29, 2020

Mark has been my dr. since [...]. Excellent care always!

December 14, 2019

good

December 13, 2019

The provider showed concerns about my health.

September 16, 2019

good service

September 14, 2019

good

September 11, 2019

He explained everything [...]