The 20 Best Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 29 doctor with experience in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Distinguished in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Arvind Hoskoppal, MD, MHS, is an adult congenital and pediatric cardiologist and is certified in adult congenital cardiology, pediatric cardiology, pediatrics, and internal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the UPMC Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program and is an associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and completed his residency at Creighton University, pediatric cardiology fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and adult congenital heart disease fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.Dr. Hoskoppal joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests are adult congenital heart disease, pregnancy and heart disease, aortopathy, and advanced echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography. Dr. Hoskoppal has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Adult Congenital Heart Association and the International Society of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. When not at work Dr. Hoskoppal enjoys playing tennis, running, traveling, trying exotic cuisines and riding his bike. He recently moved to Pittsburgh with his wife and two young kids. Dr. Hoskoppal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Marfan Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Arachnodactyly, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hoskoppal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Pediatrics , and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hoskoppal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Distinguished in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Gujarati , Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anita Saraf, MD, specializes in women's cardiovascular disease and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiology, and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Saraf completed her fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Saraf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Endocardial Cushion Defect. Dr. Saraf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saraf is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Advanced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jacqueline Kreutzer, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is co-director of the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and holds the Peter and Ada Rossin Endowed Chair in Pediatric Cardiology. She is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and division director of cardiology. She is board-certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics and in adult congenital heart disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Kreutzer has over 20 years of practice in congenital catheter intervention and directed the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at UPMC Children’s for 15 years. A native of Argentina, she received her medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires Medical School. She  completed a clinical fellowship in cardiac pathology at Harvard Medical School-Boston Children's Hospital and an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Florida Affiliated Hospitals. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Harvard Medical School-Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Kreutzer came to Pittsburgh from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.Her main areas of academic interest include novel catheter/device technology, animal testing and clinical trials, prenatal cardiac catheter intervention, single ventricle variants, transcatheter therapies, transcatheter management of peripheral pulmonary artery stenosis, cardiac catheterization outcomes research and quality improvement, and transcatheter valve therapies.In addition to her clinical duties as leader of interventional cardiology at the Children’s Heart Institute, she has a strong academic and teaching record. She has authored more than 60 scientific publications and has served as guest reviewer for several journals, including Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, American Journal of Cardiology, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, among others. She has taught extensively internally, nationally, and internationally. She is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention and has served as active member of numerous societies, committees, and boards such as the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Cardiology NCDR IMPACT Registry, and the American Heart Association CDVY Committee on Congenital Cardiac Defects.View Dr. Kreutzer's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Kreutzer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty. Dr. Kreutzer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kreutzer is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Advanced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan H. Goldstein MD, FACC, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston) and fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (University of Michigan Medicine).Dr. Goldstein joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include congenital cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive transcatheter therapies, and single ventricle (Fontan) circulation. Dr. Goldstein has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, is a frequent faculty member and presenter at national and international meetings, and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI). He is vice president of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative (CCRC).View Dr. Goldstein's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natasha K. Wolfe, MD, specializes in adult cardiology and adult congenital heart disease. She is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as adult echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography. She is an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at UPMC, followed by her adult general cardiology and adult congenital heart disease fellowships at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Wolfe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Eisenmenger Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, and Atrial Tachycardia. Dr. Wolfe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , National Board Of Echocardiography , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wolfe is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin W. Hickey, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Hickey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and National Board Of Echocardiography. Dr. Hickey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, 5B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy C. Wong, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is director of the UPMC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center (HCM Center), associate director of the UPMC Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center, and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis M. McNamara, MD, MS, is a cardiologist and is certified in both cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the Center for Heart Failure Research at UPMC and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Dr. McNamara joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1994. His clinical interests include the management of myocarditis and other forms of cardiomyopathy, and he is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in the management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. McNamara has published more than 150 manuscripts and book chapters and is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America.View Dr. McNamara's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mcnamara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    General Surgery

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Victor O. Morell, MD, joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004. He is a skilled surgeon, administrator, researcher, and educator. In May 2011, Dr. Morell was appointed co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He also serves as vice chair and director of cardiovascular services for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is board-certified in general surgery and in thoracic surgery. Dr. Morell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Aortopulmonary Window, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Heart Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Morell is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth C. Caris, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiology and is board-certified in pediatric cardiology and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Passavant and UPMC Bedford. Dr. Caris completed her medical education at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and fellowships at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Caris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Caris is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Caris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lauren Carlozzi, MD, MPH, is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Carlozzi received her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, followed by pediatric cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Carlozzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Angioplasty. Dr. Carlozzi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Carlozzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Zinn, DO, is a pediatric cardiologist certified by the American Board of Pediatric Cardiology. He is a cardiologist at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his doctoral degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and did his pediatric residency at Jefferson Medical College. He completed a general pediatric cardiology fellowship at Wayne State University followed by an additional year of fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis in cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and heart transplantation. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Zinn is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Zinn is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Follansbee, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2011 and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Follansbee also completed additional training in the Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital in June 2019. He previously served on the faculty at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology. Dr. Follansbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Ventricular Fibrillation, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Double Outlet Left Ventricle, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Follansbee is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Follansbee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

    4401 Penn Avenue, One Children's Hospital Drive, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Hebrew

    Avihu Gazit, MD, specializes in pediatric critical care medicine and is board-certified in pediatric critical care medicine, pediatric cardiology, and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Gazit completed his medical degree and residency at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Gazit is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Blood Pressure in Infants, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Gazit is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics , and American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Office

    320 E North Ave Fl 1, 
    Pittsburgh,, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rachel Hughes is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    3705 5th Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuella Lahoud is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lahoud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Mitral Malformation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Lahoud is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)

    Office

    300 Halket St Ste 5102, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathryn Berlacher is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berlacher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Pediatric Cardiology

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh

    4401 Penn Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Trucco is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Trucco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Septoplasty.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    General Surgery

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Seese, MD, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Seese completed her fellowship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Seese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Heart Transplant, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Seese is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    200 Lothrop St Ste C700, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Kormos is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kormos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant.

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    What is the definition of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?

    Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth.

    When should I see a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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