The 20 Best Familial Hypertension Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 469 doctor with experience in Familial Hypertension near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 384 are Experienced, 80 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Familial Hypertension
    Advanced in Familial Hypertension

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. 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.

    Advanced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    Shadyside Cardiovascular, PLLC

    5750 Centre Avenue, Suite 395, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Garrett is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Garrett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome, Timothy Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Garrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Bariatric Medicine

    Complete Primary Care Associates - UPMC

    1400 Locust Street, Suite 5109, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Noor Khan, MD, specializes in bariatric medicine and is certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Mercy Health Center and  Lindenbaum, Perryman & Associates-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. She completed her medical degree at Medical College of the Aga Khan University. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Pseudomembranous Colitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    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 Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis. Dr. Suffoletto is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and National Board Of Echocardiography. Dr. Suffoletto is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH

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

    Ashley B. Lee, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology 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 Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, and completed his residency, followed by his fellowship, at UPMC. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. Dr. Lee is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center)

    1 Buffalo Street, Suite East 412, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Visoiu is a fellowship trained geriatrician with special interest in managing complex medical issues, multiple comorbidity, and polypharmacy. Dr. Visoiu has vast experience with cognitive evaluation and managing patients with cognitive and behavioral problems associated with dementia. Other area of interest are falls evaluation, prevention strategies, and osteoporosis.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Visoiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, and Delirium. Dr. Visoiu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Visoiu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    John T Haretos, MD

    160 North Craig Street, Suite 114, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Offers Telehealth

    John Haretos is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Haretos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Necrosis. Dr. Haretos is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Cardiology

    HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH

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

    A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at UPMC Presbyterian, associate chief of cardiology for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division of Cardiology, medical director of the Center for Heart Valve Disease, and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed his internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Smith’s clinical interests include interventional cardiology, complex coronary intervention, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve therapies, and catheter-based treatments for adult congenital heart disease. In addition, Dr. Smith has actively sought to battle health disparities through his active involvement in the Association of Black Cardiologists and through grassroots work in underserved communities around Pittsburgh. He has published several peer reviewed manuscripts and has served as governor of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.View the full list of Dr. Smith’s publications on PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Tenotomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center)

    1 Buffalo Street, Suite East 412, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adele Towers, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in geriatric medicine and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Senior Care (Benedum Geriatric Center) and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Towers received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Towers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Towers is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    Rabindra Girdhar, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology and is certified in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Girdhar completed his medical degree at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Dr. Girdhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, and Atherosclerosis. Dr. Girdhar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and Certification Board Of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Girdhar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fred Rubin, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He practices at UPMC Senior Care Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Rubin received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, completed his residency at Royal Victoria Hospital, and fellowship at Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Delirium, and Memory Loss. Dr. Rubin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada , and Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Geriatrics

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Hassan is a physician who genuinely cares and listens to patients. He gives elderly patients the time and respect they deserve. Dr. Hassan focuses his care on trying to help his patients preserve their independence and enjoy quality rather than quantity, of life. Dr. Hassan feels that the elderly are a neglected part of our society and he is an advocate of healthy living.He works to challenge and encourage patients to achieve their goals of weight loss and gives strategies to do so. One of his goals is to reduce the number of medications his patients are taking because he feels too many elderly people are over medicated. His patients adore him, and he does the same.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Hassan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Hassan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    UPMC Senior Care Institute

    5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 405, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Karen Scandrett, MD, is a geriatrician and is certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She directs the geriatric medicine fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital and the geriatrics training track for the Internal Medicine residency program.Dr. Scandrett received her medical degree from the University of Chicago in 1996 and completed her primary care internal medicine residency at the Cambridge Hospital, followed by geriatrics fellowship at the Harvard Division on Aging. While at Harvard she also completed her master’s degree in public health.Prior to joining the UPMC Division of Geriatrics in 2012, Dr. Scandrett was on faculty at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine where she coordinated education in post-acute care. At UPMC she piloted the geriatric trauma consultation service at Presbyterian Hospital, attended on the geriatric service at Magee Women’s Hospital, and provided post-acute care at Heritage Place. She was delighted to transition to office-based practice at Shadyside Hospital in 2019.Her clinical interests include patient-centered deprescribing, biopsychosocial approaches to chronic illness management, and geriatric-sensitive quality improvement in acute and post-acute care. When she is not providing patient care, Dr. Scandrett is involved in efforts to expand training opportunities in geriatric medicine.This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Scandrett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Scandrett is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scandrett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, is an interventional cardiologist with more than three decades of experience. In the early 1990s, he performed the first coronary artery stent procedure among all Pittsburgh-area hospitals. He developed an expertise in transradial catheterization early on and teaches this technique to other physicians. He is course director of the Annual Advanced Transradial and Complex Cardiac Interventions Symposium. Dr. Tummalapalli completed his residency in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology at UPMC Shadyside.He is board-certified in internal medicine, general cardiology, and three times in interventional cardiology (1999, 2010, and 2019). He has served as an associate director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program and as co-director of the Department of Echo Cardiology at UPMC Shadyside. He received special recognition/achievement awards in 2009 and in 2019. Dr. Tummalapalli is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). Dr. Tummalapalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation. Dr. Tummalapalli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tummalapalli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. 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.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Pinnacle Internal Medicine-UPMC

    532 South Aiken Avenue, Suite 201, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Louis Leff, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified in clinical informatics and internal medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He practices at Pinnacle Internal Medicine-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency and medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Leff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. His clinical expertise encompasses Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Endoscopy. Dr. Leff is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Familial Hypertension
    Internal Medicine

    Patel Medical Associates LLC

    2409 Brownsville Road, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Kaushik Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    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 Familial Hypertension. 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 Familial Hypertension
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

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

    Mithun Chakravarthy is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chakravarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Cardiomyopathy, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Atherectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Familial Hypertension
    Cardiology

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    John Wilson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Hypertension. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Idiopathic Edema, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Familial Hypertension?

    Familial hypertension (high blood pressure), also known as genetic hypertension, is an inherited condition in which an individual who develops high blood pressure has a family history of close relatives (father, mother, sister, or brother) with high blood pressure that appeared before the age of 60. High blood pressure is defined as 130/80 or higher (normal is 120/80).

    When should I see a Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension doctor search results page. 

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Familial Hypertension 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 Familial Hypertension doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Familial Hypertension 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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