John F. Pensock, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowships at Drexel University College of Medicine and Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Pensock joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2012. His clinical interests include interventional, general, and preventive cardiology. Dr. Pensock is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. In his spare time, Dr. Pensock enjoys spending time with his wife and children, cycling, and traveling. Dr. Pensock is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Arterial Embolism.

Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Okonkwo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

John Girod is a Cardiologist in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Girod is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Joshua Levenson, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Associate Director of the cardiology fellowship program and is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2011 and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Health System, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Levenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Olga Shabalov, MD, is a cardiologist. She is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. She is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Latvian Medical Academy and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Shadyside, where she also served as the chief medical resident. Dr. Shabalov has practiced at UPMC Shadyside since 2002 and joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2020. Over the years, Dr. Shabalov has served as the vice-chair of the division of cardiology and as the director of the coronary care unit. She has been involved in the teaching of medical students, fellows, and residents and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Shabalov’s clinical interests include treatment of coronary artery disease, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and women’s health. Dr. Shabalov lives in Pittsburgh’s East End with her husband and French bulldog. Her parents and both of her grown children reside nearby. She is an avid hiker who can frequently be found on the trails of Frick Park. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She is fluent in the Russian language. Dr. Shabalov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Saul J. Silver, MD, is a cardiologist and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He serves as a faculty instructor and clinical preceptor for the UPMC Physician Assistant School program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his cardiology fellowship at Hahnemann/Drexel University. His clinical interests include heart catheterization, echocardiography, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, conditions of sleep apnea, obesity, and palliative care for the end stage cardiology patient, as well as care for the family. Dr. Silver enjoys teaching clinical cardiology and catheterization lab procedures to residents and fellows. Dr. Silver is an avid baseball fan. He has a vast collection of photographs hanging on the walls of both of his office locations for patients to enjoy. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Ryan Zuzek is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zuzek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Michael Speca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Speca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

Howard Pittle, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. He completed his medical degree at Jefferson Medical College and residency at Excela Health. Dr. Pittle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

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 Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

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

Aref M. Rahman, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the cardiac catherization lab at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, and practices cardiology and interventional cardiology at UPMC Passavant and UPMC Jameson. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School, followed by fellowships at UPMC and Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Rahman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Ectopic Heartbeat, Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Shiv Dev Rao, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his residency at University of Michigan Health System. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 3, and Long QT Syndrome 1.

Dr. Bittencourt, MD, is the Director of Cardiac Computed Tomography at the Heart and Vascular Institute from UPMC Presbyterian and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bittencourt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).