Department of Medicine

University of Pittsburgh

Wishwa N. Kapoor, MD, MPH
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Falk Professor of Medicine

Professor of Health Policy and Management

Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine

Vice Chair, Department of Medicine

Director, Institute for Clinical Research Education

Director, Center for Research on Health Care

Co-Director, RAND-University of Pittsburgh Health Institute

Co-Director, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Office: UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Suite 933W
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
Phone: 412-692-4821
Fax: 412-692-4825
E-mail: kapoorwn@upmc.edu
Education
BS in Chemical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1971
MD, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, 1975
MPH in Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1986
Training
Internship, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1976
Residency, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1978
Chief Medical Resident, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, 1979
Area of Specialization/Research Interest  
Health services research
Outcome and process assessment (health care)
Syncope outcomes and management
Community-acquired pneumonia
Primary health care
 
Profile
Dr. Kapoor has led major efforts in health services research, including research related to the outcomes and evaluation of syncope and the outcomes, cost, and quality of care for pneumonia. He directs the Center for Research on Health Care and the Institute for Clinical Research Education. He has extensive experience in mentoring fellows and junior faculty who have developed successful academic careers. Dr. Kapoor is a member of the ASCI and AAP, past president of the Society of General Internal Medicine, and chair of the Federal Council of Internal Medicine.
Recent Grants
Title: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Core C (Research Education)
Role: Director
Amount: $5,468,392
Funding Agency: National Center for Research and Resources (NCRR), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Start Year: 2006
End Year: 2011
Title: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Linked Training Award
Role: Director
Amount: $2,392,915
Funding Agency: NCRR (NIH)
Start Year: 2006
End Year: 2011
Title: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute-KL2 Mentored Career Development Award
Role: Director
Amount: $19,571,642
Funding Agency: NCRR (NIH)
Start Year: 2006
End Year: 2011
Title: University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Role: Co-Director
Amount: $61,620,458
Funding Agency: NCRR (NIH)
Start Year: 2006
End Year: 2011
Title: Treatment of Depression Following Cardiac Bypass Surgery
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $4,498,408
Funding Agency: NIH
Start Year: 2003
End Year: 2008
Title: Developing a Collaborative Care Strategy for Depression and Comorbid Congestive Heart Failure
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $450,000
Funding Agency: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Start Year: 2001
End Year: 2010
Title: A Generalized Model for Posttransplant Survival
Role: Co-Investigator
Amount: $576,013
Funding Agency: NIH
Start Year: 2001
End Year: 2006
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