Matthew Suffoletto, MD. is a non-invasive cardiologist at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and adult echocardiography. He is the medical director of the UPMC Mercy Echocardiography Lab and is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Suffoletto received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency, postdoctoral research fellowship, and clinical fellowship at UPMC. He sees patients at the UPMC Mercy Heart and Vascular Institute offices. Dr. Suffoletto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

William Katz, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is medical director of the UPMC Presbyterian Echocardiography Laboratory and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Montefiore followed by his fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Katz’s clinical interests include general cardiology, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and utilizing echocardiography in catheter-based treatment of valvular heart disease. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Katz lives in Indiana Township with his wife and four children and is a sports enthusiast. Dr. Katz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jenifer Lee, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is director of medical student education and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital/Boston University Medical Center, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Lee joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1993. Her clinical interests include treating patients with all types of cardiovascular diseases, with a special emphasis on valvular heart disease and noninvasive imaging techniques. Dr. Lee is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a diplomate of the Council of Nuclear Cardiology and has a certificate of special competency in comprehensive adult echocardiography from the American Society of Echocardiography. She was inducted into the Academy of Master Educators at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

Eric J. Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC, is a general cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a clinical lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan and completed his residency at University of Michigan followed by his fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Dueweke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Nicole Lemieux, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Lemieux completed her medical degree at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Lemieux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

John R. Ward, DO, is a cardiologist and is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Osteopathic Medicine and in Cardiovascular Diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Vice Chair of Internal Medicine at UPMC Mercy and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital followed by his cardiology fellowship at UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

Zachary Rhinehart, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in echocardiography, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine by the National Board of Echocardiography. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Northwest. Dr. Rhinehart completed his medical degree and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rhinehart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Vasculitis.

Dr. Prem Soman, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine (cardiology) and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and nuclear cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Soman had his initial medical training in India, followed by a Ph.D. from the UK, residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass. Dr. Soman sees patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pericardial disease. He is a specialist in cardiac amyloidosis and nuclear cardiology, fields in which he is well-known for his research and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has held many leadership positions in national societies including the American College of Cardiology and was President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology in 2018. View Dr. Soman's full list of publications from PubMed. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Soman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Amyloidosis.

Flordeliza Villanueva, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is the director of non-invasive cardiac imaging at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is a professor of medicine and associate chief of cardiology for translational research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is also director of the Center for Molecular Imaging and Image-Guided Therapeutics and director of the T32 Training Program in Imaging Sciences in Translational Cardiovascular Research at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Villanueva received her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center, followed by research and clinical fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Villanueva joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1992. Her clinical interests include non-invasive cardiac imaging, such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac magnetic resonance. Dr. Villanueva has an extensive publication list and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a fellow and Established Investigator of the American Heart Association, an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and Association of University Cardiologists, and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Society of Echocardiography. She is also an NIH-funded researcher investigating ultrasound-mediated therapies. Dr. Villanueva lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, two children, and parents. She enjoys cooking, quality time with her family, and any chance to be near the ocean. View Dr. Villanueva's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Necrosis.

Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 3, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

John Power, MD, is a cardiologist with 30 years of experience and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiology, 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 the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he was chief medical resident. His general and interventional cardiology fellowships were done at Dartmouth Medical Center. Dr. Power’s clinical interests include interventional and general cardiology. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of The American College of Cardiology, The American Heart Association, and The American College of Physicians. Dr. Power lives in Fox Chapel. Dr. Power is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Stable Angina, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

Andreas Kyvernitakis, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Kyvernitakis completed his fellowship and residency at Allegheny Health Network and medical degree at the University of Crete. Dr. Kyvernitakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Richard Rosenbloom is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenbloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Andy Kiser is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Bryan Robertson, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Jameson, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Horizon, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Robertson completed his fellowship at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

Tulio Estrada-Quintero is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Estrada-Quintero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical interests include cardiothoracic transplantation, durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support, and adult cardiac surgery. A specific area of clinical focus is minimally invasive left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion. Accordingly, Dr. Kaczorowski has provided training for this approach and has hosted surgeons from around the country interested in learning this technique. Clinical research interests include the application of minimally invasive approaches to LVAD insertion and optimizing outcomes patients undergoing LVAD insertion and cardiac transplantation. Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical research efforts are also directed at improving clinical outcomes in patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other forms of temporary mechanical circulatory support. In addition to clinical research efforts, Dr. Kaczorowski also conducts translational research. His translational work has focused on the development of technology to facilitate endovascular access through extra-corporeal life support circuits and novel technology intended to reduce complications associated LVADs. Dr. Kaczorowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.