Dr. Bittencourt, MD, is the Director of Cardiac Computed Tomography at the Heart and Vascular Institute from UPMC Presbyterian and an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Bittencourt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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 Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

Matthew Suffoletto, MD. is a non-invasive cardiologist at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and adult echocardiography. He is the medical director of the UPMC Mercy Echocardiography Lab and is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Suffoletto received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency, postdoctoral research fellowship, and clinical fellowship at UPMC. He sees patients at the UPMC Mercy Heart and Vascular Institute offices. Dr. Suffoletto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

William Katz, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is medical director of the UPMC Presbyterian Echocardiography Laboratory and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Montefiore followed by his fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Katz’s clinical interests include general cardiology, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and utilizing echocardiography in catheter-based treatment of valvular heart disease. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Katz lives in Indiana Township with his wife and four children and is a sports enthusiast. Dr. Katz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. 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.

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 Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Pulmonary Edema.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Tracy-Ann A. Poyser, MD, specializes in cardiology. She is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Poyser completed her residency at Unity Health and medical degree at Windsor University School of Medicine. Dr. Poyser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis and Endocarditis.

Richard Rosenbloom is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenbloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Pulmonary Edema, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Raagini Jawa is an Internal Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jawa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are HIV/AIDS, Myelitis, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and AIDS Dementia Complex.

Adnan Khalif is an Interventional Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khalif is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrest, and Thrombectomy.

Nitin Bhanot is an Infectious Disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bhanot is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Cellulitis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Yohei Doi is an Infectious Disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Pneumonia.

Simi Padival is an Infectious Disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Padival is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Actinomycosis, and Myelitis.

Varidhi Nauriyal, MD, FACP, is certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, residency at Hospital of St Raphael, residency at Hospital of St Raphael, and medical degree at Maulana Azad Medical College. Dr. Nauriyal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, COVID-19, Infective Endocarditis, and Sepsis.

Darren Wong, MD, specializes in infectious diseases and is board certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Wong completed his fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, and medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Lung Disease, and Swimming Pool Granuloma.

Mohamed Yassin is an Infectious Disease provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yassin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Legionnaire Disease, Infectious Arthritis, Rat-Bite Fever, Osteomyelitis, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Yassin is currently accepting new patients.

Carolyn Fernandes, MD, is certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Bedford, UPMC Jameson, and UPMC Northwest. She completed her fellowship at the Temple University School of Medicine, residencies at Crozer - Chester Medical Center, and Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and medical degree at K J Somaiya Medical College and K J Somaiya Hospital. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Nocardiosis, Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.