Dr. Nicoletta Machin, focuses her research on improving the care and management of women with bleeding disorders, heavy menstrual bleeding, and iron deficiency. Her work aims to address the unique challenges these women face, particularly in early diagnosis and individualized treatment. Heavy menstrual bleeding, often a key manifestation of bleeding disorders, can lead to significant iron deficiency, impacting quality of life. Dr. Machin’s research emphasizes optimizing care models that integrate hematology and gynecology to improve outcomes. She also explores barriers to care, seeking to enhance healthcare delivery and empower women with better treatment options.
Dr. Nicoletta Machin specializes in classical hematology with a clinical focus on bleeding disorders and women’s health. As a hematologist at the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with complex bleeding disorders. Dr. Machin has a particular interest in addressing the unique challenges faced by women with these conditions, advocating for individualized treatment approaches that consider both hematologic and gynecologic aspects of care. Her work reflects a commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing the understanding of bleeding disorders in women, a group often underrepresented in research and clinical focus.
Medical education is a particular passion of Dr. Machin. She is actively involved in the hematology fellowship program and teaches at the medical school, where she mentors fellows, residents, and medical students. Through both clinical and classroom instruction, Dr. Machin emphasizes critical thinking and a thorough understanding of hematology. She regularly delivers lectures and engages with learners at all levels of training. Her commitment to mentorship and education reflects her belief in fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals to advance the field and improve patient care.
- BS, Allegheny College, 2008
- DO, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2014
- MS, University of Pittsburgh, 2022
- Residency, Internal Medicine, UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside, 2017
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, Vascular Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 2018
- Fellowship, Hematology Oncology, UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside, 2021
- Post-doctoral Fellowship, Benign Hematology, University of Pittsburgh, 2022