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Daniel Murariu, MD, MPH

4.7

(108 reviews)

Plastic Surgery

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WPAHS Plastic Surgeons

*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
South Tower
320 E North Ave
Suite 401
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.4352
Fax: 412.359.8285

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
2nd Floor
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 412.359.4352
Fax: 412.359.8285

West Penn Hospital
Mellon Pavilion
4815 Liberty Ave
Suite 425
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Tel: 412.359.4352
Fax: 412.359.8285

Dr. Murariu is the Director of Microsurgery and Lymphatic Surgery at Allegheny Health Network (AHN).

He performs cosmetic surgery procedures and reconstructive surgery and has a particular interest in lymphedema surgery, da Vinci robotic reconstruction, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and microsurgery focusing on head and neck and on breast reconstruction.

Dr. Murariu is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery. He holds a microsurgery certificate from the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He serves on the Patient Safety Committee for the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He also serves on three other national committees for the American Society of Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Murariu performed the world’s first surgery of a breast reconstruction with sensate flap and lymph node transfer, which was featured on CBS KDKA-TV nightly news (https://youtu.be/nLL).

He is also part of a very small group of plastic surgeons performing robotic surgery for perineal and breast reconstruction. He appears in an AHN commercial regarding breast cancer and reconstruction (https://youtu.be/exggiQn_05k).

Dr. Murariu has published more than two dozen journal articles and book chapters and also served as an ad hoc peer reviewer for several journals. Since 2015, he has been working internationally to bring new procedures and techniques to developing countries. He also gave a TEDx talk (https://youtu.be/hTqESCzcOxs) about his approach to international medical missions.

He is involved in charitable activities through his Rotary Club and a foundation he started in 2006 (www.fdm.ro). Dr. Murariu has received multiple awards, including the Rotary Club District 5000 Peacemaker Award and a State of Hawai’i Proclamation by the House of Representatives in 2012.

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Aesthetic Surgery

Breast Augmentation

Breast Reduction

Cosmetic Surgery

Facial Fractures

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Lymphadema Surgery

Microsurgery Breast Reconstruction

Microsurgery Head and Neck Reconstruction

Professional Position

Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Residency

University of Hawaii

University of Virginia Health Sciences Center

School

Tulane University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Surgery

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.7

(108 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7

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.)

4.7

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

August 19, 2020

[...]. We feel that the dr. [...] was very understanding and compassionate.

July 29, 2020

Dr Morariu was very careful and made sure there was no pain while performing a little procedure. I appreciate that he and [...] are taking all precautions to keep patients safe during the pandemic

July 28, 2020

Dr. was very pleasant [...].

July 27, 2020

He coordinates care with my other surgeon.

July 20, 2020

Never have I have a problem with this provider & his office.

May 22, 2020

As previously expressed, Dr. Murariu has a warm touch and exceptional bedside demeanor. Even for the most simplistic care requests, he wants to make sure you are taken care of.

May 05, 2020

Because of COVID-19 my wife was not allowed to be with me. Dr. used cell phones to communicate and answer questions. Dr. was very thorough and patient with all questions.

February 12, 2020

Dr. Murariu is an excellent and caring doctor.

November 22, 2019

He was exceptional! [...].

November 18, 2019

Although no treatment recommended at time of vsit, follow-up recommended if indicated.