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    MediFind found 59 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 55 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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      John R. Ward
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John R. Ward, DO, is a cardiologist and is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Osteopathic Medicine and in Cardiovascular Diseases by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Vice Chair of Internal Medicine at UPMC Mercy and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ward received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital followed by his cardiology fellowship at UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

      Imad B. Domat
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      Specialists In Cardiovascular Medicine, PC

      532 South Aiken Avenue, Aiken Professional Building, Suite 411, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic
      Offers Telehealth

      Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). 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.

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      Kenneth D. Vesio
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      Shadyside Medical Building Center

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 514, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.

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      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      Carlton Cardiology Associates, Inc

      490 East North Avenue, Suite 400, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Smith is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Smith has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pulmonary Edema.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      Carlton Cardiology Associates, Inc

      490 East North Avenue, Suite 400, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Offers Telehealth

      Suad Ismail is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

      Dennis M. Mcnamara
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant.

      John A. Power
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Interventional Cardiology

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Power Cardiology)

      5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 307, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      John Power, MD, is a cardiologist with 30 years of experience and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiology, 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 the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where he was chief medical resident. His general and interventional cardiology fellowships were done at Dartmouth Medical Center. Dr. Power’s clinical interests include interventional and general cardiology. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of The American College of Cardiology, The American Heart Association, and The American College of Physicians. Dr. Power lives in Fox Chapel. Dr. Power is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Stable Angina, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

      Sandeep K. Jain
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Sandeep Kumar Jain, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and is certified in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of cardiac electrophysiology and the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Samir F. Saba
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Samir Saba, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and is certified in cardiovascular diseases, cardiac electrophysiology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is division chief of cardiology, co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, and a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in 1993 and completed his residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston in 1996 followed by a fellowship in cardiology and cardiac EP at the same hospital in 2000. Dr. Saba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Susan E. Brode
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Susan Elizabeth Brode, MD, is a cardiac clinical electrophysiologist and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is the director of the Clinical Electrophysiology Device Clinic and is an instructor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Brode completed her fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital and Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, residency at New York University School of Medicine and medical degree from New York University. Dr. Brode is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Tachycardia, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Block.

      Norman C. Wang
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy

      1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Norman Wang, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a cardiac electrophysiologist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University and completed his residency and fellowships at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. Dr. Wang joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2008. His clinical interests include cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and catheter ablation for arrhythmias. He has over 70 publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      320 E North Ave, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Srinivas Murali is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      200 Lothrop St, Muh 4 East, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gur Adhar is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Bidirectional Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Michael A. Mathier
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant 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

      Michael A. Mathier, MD, is a heart failure, heart transplant and pulmonary hypertension physician and is certified in cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the clinical director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Columbia University and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by his fellowship there. Dr. Mathier joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2000. His clinical interests include heart failure, heart transplant, ventricular assist devices and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Mathier has over 100 peer reviewed publications and presents regularly at national meetings. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Heart Failure Society of America and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Dr. Mathier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

      Gavin W. Hickey
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

      Matthew Zinn
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Failure, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

      Mousumi Moulik
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

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

      Mousumi Moulik, MD, is director of the Pediatric Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Dr. Moulik earned her medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi. She completed both her pediatric residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Dr. Moulik's clinical expertise is in cardiovascular genetics, cardiomyopathies, connective tissue disorders resulting in aortopathies, general cardiology, and noninvasive cardiac imaging. As Director of the Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, she oversees the clinic’s work of determining an underlying genetic etiology for inherited familial cardiovascular disorders including various forms of cardiomyopathies, heart rhythm disorders, aortic aneurysms, inherited lipid disorders, and unexplained sudden cardiac arrest. She helps families with appropriate risk assessment and clinical screening of at-risk family members. Dr. Moulik also leads an NIH funded research lab with focus on heart failure signaling. Her academic mission is to forward the understanding and treatment of heart failure by defining the underlying molecular genetics and fundamental molecular mechanisms of heart failure. Current ongoing research projects in her laboratory include determination of the role of 'Hippo' pathway in heart failure, understanding the circadian biology of cardiac function and heart failure, metabolic abnormalities of heart failure, immunologic mechanisms of myocarditis, and causes of infantile cardiomyopathies. As an educator, Dr. Moulik is actively involved in training of medical students, residents, and fellows, both as a clinician and a researcher. She is a member of the American Heart Association, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Pediatric Academic Society, and the Society for Pediatric Research. View the full list of Dr. Moulik’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Moulik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Her top areas of expertise are Short QT Syndrome, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Cardiomyopathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

      Michael J. Curren
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

      200 Delafield Road, Suite 3010, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Michael Curren, MD, is a non-invasive cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, as well as clinical informatics by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He is the Section Chief of cardiology at St. Margaret Hospital and a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC, where he was both Chief Medical Resident and Chief Fellow. Dr. Curren’s clinical interests include management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions in the hospital and office setting. He is also interested in the use of technology in care delivery. Dr. Curren lives in Gibsonia with his wife and three children. Dr. Curren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, and Arrhythmias.

      Jeffrey S. Cohen
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

      200 Delafield Road, Suite 3010, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (6.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jeffrey Cohen, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and completed his residency at The Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania, followed by his fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Idiopathic Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      Experienced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
      Cardiac Electrophysiology
      1350 Locust St, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Samer Siouffi is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Siouffi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His top areas of expertise are Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

      Cardiomyopathy is disease in which the heart muscle becomes weakened, stretched, or has another structural problem.

      Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. As a result, the heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

      There are many types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form, but it may be the result of different underlying conditions. Some health care providers use the term to indicate a specific condition, called idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy. There is no known cause for this type of dilated cardiomyopathy.

      When should I see a Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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 Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) 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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