The 20 Best Embolectomy Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Embolectomy near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Cardiology

    HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH

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

    Catalin Toma, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He currently serves as director of interventional cardiology for the Heart and Vascular Institute and director of the Interventional Fellowship at UPMC. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he completed an internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UPMC.Dr. Toma joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2007. He currently leads the Chronic Total Occlusion Program as well as the Pulmonary Vascular Interventional Program at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He is an integral part of the Structural Heart Program with interests in the aortic and tricuspid space. Additional interests include intracoronary imaging and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Toma has had an extensive amount of publications and presentations over his career, has several invention patents, and serves as a clinical study leader at local and national levels.View Dr. Toma's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Toma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Toma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Toma is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
    Distinguished in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine

    UPMC Comprehensive Lung Center At UPMC Shadyside

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 610, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Belinda Rivera-Lebron, MD, MS, specializes in pulmonology and is board-certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Somerset, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Jameson, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Bedford, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Rivera-Lebron is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine and residency at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Rivera is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Rivera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rivera is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Advanced in Embolectomy

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurology

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 311, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish

    Raul Nogueira, MD, specializes in stroke and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He practices at UPMC Stroke Institute at Mercy. Dr. Nogueira completed his medical degree and residency at Universidade Federal do Ceará followed by a residency and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School. Dr. Nogueira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Nogueira is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

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    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    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 Embolectomy. 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.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Integrated Pulmonary Physicians LTD

    490 E North Ave Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tiffany Dumont is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Dumont is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cerebral Hypoxia, Pleural Effusion, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Adeel Nasrullah is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nasrullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Embolectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)

    1300 Oxford Drive, Suite 1100, 
    Bethel Park, PA 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Natalie Sridharan, MD, specializes in vascular surgery and wound care and is certified in vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians Division of Vascular Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Sridharan completed her residency and earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sridharan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Embolectomy. Dr. Sridharan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sridharan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Internal Medicine

    Agh Internal Medicine-Federal North

    1307 Federal St Ste B300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laith Alhuneafat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alhuneafat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Embolism, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Internal Medicine

    UPMC Presbyterian

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

    Jacob Deberry is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deberry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embolectomy.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    Office

    200 Lothrop St Fl Puh, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Efthymios Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avgerinos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Embolectomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    5200 Centre Ave Ste 307, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Presbyterian

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

    Elizabeth Andraska is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Andraska is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Deep Vein Thrombosis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Embolectomy
    Vascular Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)

    400 Oxford Drive, Suite 75, 
    Monroeville, PA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Nathan Liang is a board-certified vascular surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering. Originally from Houston, he received his bachelor's degree from Rice University followed by a medical degree from the Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He then moved to Pittsburgh and completed his vascular surgery residency at UPMC, while also receiving a master's degree in clinical research from the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Liang is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Liang is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy 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 Embolectomy doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Embolectomy 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 an Embolectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Embolectomy 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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