Overview
Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni joined UPMC in 2007 and is chief of the Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Hamot and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and in vascular surgery by American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Rizzoni is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, Erie, PA 16507
15 South Main Street, Suite 110, Jamestown, NY 14701
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
Richard Sheppeck, MD, is certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at UPMC Hamot Vascular Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Hamot. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Medical Staff Office. Dr. Sheppeck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
University Primary Care Practices Inc
Woosup Park is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Geneva, Ohio. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). His top areas of expertise are Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Rizzoni isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Rizzoni isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Rizzoni isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Rizzoni isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Rizzoni isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rizzoni isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rizzoni isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- GangreneDr. Rizzoni isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Rizzoni isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Rizzoni isAdvanced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Rizzoni isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.