Prudencio Lucero is a Cardiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lucero is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Angina.

Dr. Richard E. Redlinger, Jr. joined UPMC in 2016. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and subsequently completed his internship and residency in general surgery and fellowship in vascular surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Redlinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

David West, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon and has certifications in thoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is director of cardiac surgery at UPMC Passavant and is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from West Virginia University and completed his residency at the University of Kentucky, followed by his fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. West joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and atrial fibrillation. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. West lives in Latrobe with his wife and two children, is an avid golfer, and enjoys hockey and traveling. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Georges Al-Khoury is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Al-Khoury is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

James Lynch, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Lynch earned his medical degree at Drexel University and completed his fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Lynch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.

Jeff Krackow, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute-Passavant Cranberry and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Krackow earned his medical degree at Hahnemann/Drexel University College. Dr. Krackow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

William Lauer, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in echocardiography, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology by the National Board of Echocardiography. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Lauer completed his fellowship at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Lauer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Sam A. Buffer, Jr., MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is vice-chairman of the Cardiovascular Department at UPMC Passavant and is an 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 and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease at the University of Pennsylvania Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Buffer joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1995. His clinical interests include clinical cardiology and cardiac imaging. Dr. Buffer has published research about cardiac imaging and clinical cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He is a past recipient of the Excellence in Patient Experience Award. He is dedicated to providing quality cardiovascular care to his patients and educating medical students and training physicians. Dr. Buffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

George Cater, MD, MSE, is a clinical cardiologist specializing in advanced cardiac imaging, having completed additional training in Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, and structural echocardiography. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also certified in adult echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography and in cardiac CT by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Cater is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University followed by an Internal Medicine residency, and cardiovascular disease and advanced cardiac imaging fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cater is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Yadavendra Rajawat is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rajawat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and High Cholesterol.

David Buchanan is a Cardiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Colonoscopy.

Harold Wrigley is a Cardiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wrigley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Michael Popeck is a Cardiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Popeck has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, and Angina.

Christopher Wentz, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at Passavant Cranberry and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Jameson, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Horizon. Dr. Wentz earned his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Wentz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

Dr. Michael Madigan joined the UPMC Division of Vascular Surgery in 2016. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, Tenn. Upon graduation, Dr. Madigan was inducted into Vanderbilt's H. William Scott, Jr. Society, which recognizes medical students for surgical excellence. Dr. Madigan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Santosh Pandit, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Echocardiography, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Pandit received his medical degree from Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College in Nanded, India and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Hypertension.

Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. 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.

Suresh R. Mulukutla, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in general cardiology and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is director of analytics-cardiology for the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency at Boston Medical Center, followed by his fellowship in general cardiology and interventional cardiology at UPMC. Dr. Mulukutla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Lydia Davis, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in adult cardiology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also certified in echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography and certified in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. She is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the medical director of the Cardiac Stress Test Lab and Nuclear Cardiac Imaging at UPMC Passavant, as well as the medical director of Outpatient Echocardiography throughout UPMC. She received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arterial Embolism. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Timothy Syndrome, and Long QT Syndrome 1.