The 20 Best Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 56 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Advanced 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jain is currently accepting new patients.

    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). 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.

    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
    Offers Telehealth

    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). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Stable Angina, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Mitral Valve Prolapse. Dr. Power is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Power is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Cardiology

    Alagar Medical Associates P.C.

    1350 Locust St Ste 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gur Adhar is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    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). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Saba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

    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). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    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). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat. Dr. Ward is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ward is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Srinivas Murali is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Murali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

    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). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mathier is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mathier is currently accepting new patients.

    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). 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 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 clinical expertise encompasses Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Ebstein's Anomaly, Cardiomyopathy, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Moulik is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Moulik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
    Advanced in Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

    Office

    532 S Aiken Ave Ste 311, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ruffner is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). 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.

    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 practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 5, Timothy Syndrome, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Domat is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 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.

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

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

    490 E North Ave Ste 307, 
    Pittsburgh,, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Saad Tabbara is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tabbara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Georgios Lygouris is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lygouris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    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:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gregory Smith is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    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 practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Dr. Ismail is board certified in Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Office

    490 E North Ave Ste S307, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramzi Khalil is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khalil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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

    West Penn Allegheny Health System Inc

    4815 Liberty Ave Ste 156, 
    Pittsburgh,, PA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raghu Tadikamalla is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tadikamalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Sitosterolemia, Pulmonary Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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    What is the definition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)?

    Cardiomyopathy is a 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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