David J. Kaczorowski
Experienced in Atrial Myxoma
Experienced in Atrial Myxoma
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

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 Atrial Myxoma. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 164 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Atrial Myxoma.

Graduate Institution
Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Cigna
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Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicare
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PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
The Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Other Locations
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
200 Lothrop Street, 5B Outpatient Cardiology Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)
1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1A, Bethel Park, PA 15102

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Emergency Preservation and Resuscitation for Cardiac Arrest From Trauma
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