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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dustin Kliner, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Co-Director of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and serves as the director of the cardiac cath lab at UPMC Shadyside. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kliner received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH and completed residency as well as fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and advanced interventional cardiology at UPMC. Dr. Kliner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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 Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Jared Magnani, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a cardiologist in the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanford University and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Magnani joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2016. He directs clinical trials that focus on social factors and health literacy to improve clinical care and outcomes for vulnerable patients with cardiovascular disease. He is widely published on social determinants and is a long-term member of the American Heart Association. 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. View the full list of Dr. Magnani’s publications on PubMed. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Magnani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

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 Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Amyloidosis.

Stephen Bailey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ramzi Khalil is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khalil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. 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 Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

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

Catalin Toma, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He currently serves as director of interventional cardiology for the Heart and Vascular Institute and director of the Interventional Fellowship at UPMC. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he completed an internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UPMC. Dr. Toma joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2007. He currently leads the Chronic Total Occlusion Program as well as the Pulmonary Vascular Interventional Program at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He is an integral part of the Structural Heart Program with interests in the aortic and tricuspid space. Additional interests include intracoronary imaging and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Toma has had an extensive amount of publications and presentations over his career, has several invention patents, and serves as a clinical study leader at local and national levels. View Dr. Toma's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Toma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Sharanya Mohanty, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Mohanty completed her fellowships and residency at Tufts University Medical Center and medical degree at Rutgers New Jersy Medical Center. Dr. Mohanty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. Her top area of expertise is Aortic Valve Stenosis.

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 Valve Stenosis. 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 Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ricci Minella is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Minella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Joseph O'toole is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Amber Makani, MD, is an interventional and structural cardiologist and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a clinical assistant professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed her residency at University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Western University, followed by her fellowship and subspecialty training at UPMC. Dr. Makani’s clinical interests include interventional cardiology, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), closure of patent foramen ovale and atrial septal defect, as well as left atrial appendage closure (LAAO). She is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Makani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.