The 20 Best Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is currently accepting new patients.

Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serna is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna is currently accepting new patients.

Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Johannes Bonatti, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in robotic-assisted mitral valve and coronary surgery who is certified by the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He is a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Director of Cardiac Robotic Surgery at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Bonatti comes to the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute from his most recent appointment at the Vienna Health Network in Vienna, Austria. Prior to his work in Austria, Dr. Bonatti was the Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a position he held from 2012 to 2015.He received his medical degree from Leopold Franzens University in Innsbruck, Austria, and completed residencies in Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery at the University Clinic of Surgery in Innsbruck, followed by internships in Trauma Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology at the General Public Hospital Kitzbühel, Austria.Dr. Bonatti’s clinical interests include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and vascular biology of coronary artery bypass grafts. He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and performed over 5,000 cardiac surgeries, in addition to being the first physician world-wide to perform a robotic endoscopic quadruple coronary bypass surgery. He has held leadership positions in preeminent surgical societies worldwide. Dr. Bonatti has three children with his wife, Elfi, and enjoys mountain biking and skiing – he is a former member of the Austrian Freestyle Ski national team. Dr. Bonatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Bonatti is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Gleason is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gleason is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Michael Singh joined UPMC in 2012. He completed his medical degree and a general surgery residency at the SUNY School of Medicine at Buffalo. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Singh is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Distinguished Fellow in the Society for Vascular Surgery and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He is board-certified in both General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Singh is the Chief of Surgical Services at UPMC Shadyside, Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and Co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Aortic Center. He has received numerous patient care and teaching awards throughout his career, and has authored >80 peer reviewed publications. Since 2015, annually he has been selected as one of Pittsburgh's Best Doctors. Dr. Singh oversees several clinical trials, and many of those research projects focus on the treatment of complex aortic and iliac artery aneurysms, peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. His areas of clinical expertise include the management of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, thoracic aortic aneurysms, venous insufficiency, thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial venous malformations, congenital venous anomalies and peripheral arterial occlusive disease.Dr. Singh is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and sees patients at UPMC Shadyside.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. Dr. Singh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Singh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Singh is currently accepting new patients.

Michel Makaroun is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makaroun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Makaroun is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Makaroun is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory P. Steiner, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Steiner completed his fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, residency at MedStar Health Franklin Square Medical Center and medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Steiner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Steiner is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth D. Vesio, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where he also served as the Chief Medical Resident and Chief Subspecialty Fellow.Dr. Vesio has practiced at UPMC Shadyside Hospital since 1991 and joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2013. Over the years, Dr. Vesio has served as co-director of the Noninvasive Cardiology Department and successfully completed the Examination of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography. He has been actively involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and has participated in numerous clinical trials. He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) in 1991. His clinical interests involve all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Vesio lives in the North Shore neighborhood of Pittsburgh with his wife. His two grown children also reside in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. Dr. Vesio is an avid exerciser with special interests in cycling and weight training. He enjoys travelling and is fluent in Italian. Dr. Vesio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy. Dr. Vesio is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vesio is currently accepting new patients.

Sophia Khan, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and is board-certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Khan completed her fellowships at the University of Texas at Houston and Mayo Clinic, residency at Cooper University Hospital Medical Center and medical degree at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Aortic Dissection. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Robert Ruffner is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome.

Harper Padolsky is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Padolsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Endoscopy.

Masaki Tsukashita is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsukashita is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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 Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, Stent Placement, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Madigan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Madigan is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Benckart is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benckart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Bart Chess is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chess is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Stephen Bailey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Shruthi Thiagarajasubramania is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thiagarajasubramania is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, and Aortic Dissection.