Biography
Dr. Andrew Haas is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Interventional Pulmonology at Penn Medicine and the Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He holds both an MD and a PhD and specializes in minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for pleural diseases, including mesothelioma. Dr. Haas performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural procedures that play a critical role in the early detection and staging of mesothelioma. His expertise in interventional pulmonology makes him an essential member of the multidisciplinary mesothelioma team at one of the nation's top academic medical centers.
Education & Training
- Medical Degree — University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Medicine)
- PhD — University of Pennsylvania (Pharmacology)
- Residency — Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Internal Medicine)
- Fellowship — Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine)
Specialties & Procedures
Clinical Specialties
- Interventional Pulmonology
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Pleural Disease
Surgical Procedures
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Pulmonary Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
Research Focus
Interventional pulmonology techniques for pleural disease, diagnostic bronchoscopy for thoracic malignancies, and minimally invasive pleural interventions.
Treatment Center
Dr. Andrew Haas practices at Penn Medicine (Abramson Cancer Center) in Philadelphia, PA.
Legal Resources for Mesothelioma Patients
Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure may be eligible for compensation through asbestos trust funds and legal claims. Over $30 billion remains available in trust funds nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What procedures does Dr. Haas perform for mesothelioma diagnosis?
Dr. Haas performs diagnostic bronchoscopy and pleural procedures that help diagnose and stage mesothelioma. As an interventional pulmonologist, he uses minimally invasive techniques to obtain tissue samples and manage pleural fluid.