Kenneth D. Vesio
Experienced in Aortic Dissection

Dr. Kenneth D. Vesio

Cardiology
UPMC
Shadyside Medical Building Center
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 514, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Aortic Dissection
UPMC
Shadyside Medical Building Center
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 514, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Kenneth D. Vesio, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he also served as the Chief Medical Resident and Chief Subspecialty Fellow. Dr. Vesio has practiced at UPMC Shadyside Hospital since 1991 and joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2013. Over the years, Dr. Vesio has served as co-director of the Noninvasive Cardiology Department and successfully completed the Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography. He has been actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and has participated in numerous clinical trials. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) in 1991. His clinical interests involve all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Vesio lives in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh with his wife. His two grown children also reside in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Dr. Vesio is an avid exerciser with special interests in cycling and weight training. He enjoys travelling and is fluent in Italian.

Dr. Vesio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

Graduate Institution
Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc East
Languages Spoken
English
Italian
Gender
Male

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Locations

Shadyside Medical Building Center
5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 514, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-438-2839
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