Brittany A. Palmer
Experienced in Atherosclerosis

Dr. Brittany A. Palmer

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
UPMC
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 202, 
Cranberry Township, PA 
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Experienced in Atherosclerosis
UPMC
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 202, 
Cranberry Township, PA 
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Overview

Brittany Palmer, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist who also practices general cardiology. She is certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the ABIM and ASE and is a Clinical Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Eastern Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh Internal Medicine Residency Program followed by her cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension fellowships at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Palmer joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2016. Her clinical interests include women's cardiology, heart failure, heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support, and electrophysiology devices in heart failure. She has published articles, participates in clinical research, and is a member of the American College of Cardiology, Heart Failure Society of America, and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Dr. Palmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Atherosclerosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
National Board Of Echocardiography
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
3 Saint Francis Way, Suite 202, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Call: 412-847-9466
Other Locations
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
200 Lothrop Street, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-783-8615
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-569-4108

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide Versus Placebo in Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity (SUMMIT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Tirzepatide
Study Phase: Phase 3

4 Total Publications

Basiliximab induction versus no induction in adult heart transplantation.
Basiliximab induction versus no induction in adult heart transplantation.
Journal: Clinical transplantation
Published: December 16, 2022
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