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    MediFind found 251 doctor with experience in Heart Failure near Monroeville, PA. Of these, 220 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced in Heart Failure

      Specialists In Cardiovascular Medicine, PC

      125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 301, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
      Offers Telehealth

      Perinkulam Viswanathan is a Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Viswanathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, and Endoscopy.

      Akshay K. Khandelwal
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine

      Allegheny Clinic

      3824 Northern Pike, Suite 525, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Akshay Khandelwal is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khandelwal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy. Dr. Khandelwal is currently accepting new patients.

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      Paul C. Kleist
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

      Premier Medical Associates PC

      3824 Northern Pike, 525 Premier Medical Assoc, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Kleist is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kleist is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

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      Francis L. Ergina
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Interventional Cardiology

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

      Francis Ergina is an Interventional Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ergina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Ergina is currently accepting new patients.

      Amresh Raina
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

      Allegheny Clinic

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

      Amresh Raina is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Raina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

      Craig M. Alpert
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

      Allegheny Clinic

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

      Craig Alpert is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alpert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Daniel E. Forman
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      Distinguished in Heart Failure

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

      Daniel Forman, MD, specializes in cardiology and geriatric medicine and is board-certified in geriatric medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Senior Care Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Forman received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by fellowships at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health - Division of Aging and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Forman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Transplant.

      Gavin W. Hickey
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      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 
       (8.9 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

      Dennis M. Mcnamara
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      Distinguished in Heart Failure

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

      200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (8.9 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant.

      Michael A. Mathier
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
      Distinguished in Heart Failure
      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 
       (8.9 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

      Prem Soman
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology

      UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

      Dr. Prem Soman, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine (cardiology) and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and nuclear cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Soman had his initial medical training in India, followed by a Ph.D. from the UK, residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass. Dr. Soman sees patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pericardial disease. He is a specialist in cardiac amyloidosis and nuclear cardiology, fields in which he is well-known for his research and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has held many leadership positions in national societies including the American College of Cardiology and was President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology in 2018. View Dr. Soman's full list of publications from 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. Soman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Amyloidosis.

      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced in Heart Failure

      Premier Medical Associates PC

      3824 Northern Pike, 525 Premier Medical Assoc, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adrienne Schouchoff is a Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schouchoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology | Pulmonary Medicine

      Premier Medical Associates PC

      3824 Northern Pike, 525 Premier Medical Assoc, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kenneth Mcgaffin is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgaffin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Atherosclerosis.

      Rogi Paul
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine

      UPMC Keystone Primary Care-Dr. Paul

      125 Daugherty Drive, Suite 200, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malayalam
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rogi Paul is an internal medicine physician certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Paul earned his medical degree from Grant Medical College in Bombay, India, and completed his residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. He also trained in internal and general medicine at Bombay University in India and at the Royal College of Physicians in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Dr. Paul, who sees patients ages 12 to geriatric, treats many conditions including diabetes type 2, overweight, hypertension, high cholesterol, migraine, sleep apnea, bronchial asthma, COPD, heart diseases, mental health problems, dementia, and neurological, allergic, dermatological, urological, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal diseases. He is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Allegheny County Medical Society. Dr. Paul is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Miller-Fisher Syndrome.

      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

      Allegheny Clinic

      2550 Mosside Blvd, Suite 208, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Andrew Pogozelski is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pogozelski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Raja M. Chakrapani
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine

      RC Medical Associates, PC

      501 Penn Avenue, Suite 2, 
      Turtle Creek, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Malaysian

      Raja Chakrapani, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at RC Medical Associates, PC and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Chakrapani received his medical degree from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College and completed residencies at the University of Kerala and West Penn Hospital. Dr. Chakrapani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

      Specialists In Cardiovascular Medicine PC

      125 Daugherty Dr, Suite 301, 
      Monroeville, PA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Abdulrab Aziz is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aziz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Advanced in Heart Failure
      Advanced in Heart Failure

      Allegheny Clinic

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

      Georgios Lygouris is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lygouris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

      Valentyna D. Ivanova
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Experienced in Heart Failure

      Allegheny Clinic

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

      Valentyna Ivanova is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ivanova is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      Abdul Q. Khan
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Heart Failure
      Internal Medicine

      Khan Medical Associates, LLC

      200 Penn Avenue, Suite 100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Urdu
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Failure. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Heart Failure?

      Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. This causes symptoms to occur throughout the body.

      Which doctors treat heart failure?   

      Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is managed by a team of specialized doctors

      • Primary care doctors are often the first to identify signs of heart failure. They help monitor symptoms, manage overall health, and coordinate care among specialists. They play an important role in early detection and ongoing support. 
      • Cardiologists, including heart failure specialists, lead treatment by diagnosing the condition, prescribing medications, and recommending lifestyle changes. In advanced cases, they may oversee procedures like implantable devices and heart transplants. 
      • Pulmonologists manage lung-related symptoms, such as shortness of breath, due to fluid buildup. They may prescribe diuretics or oxygen therapy to relieve congestion and improve breathing. 
      • Electrophysiologists treat heart rhythm issues (arrhythmias) that may develop with heart failure. They stabilize rhythms through medications, procedures, or implanted devices like pacemakers or defibrillators. 

      What are the symptoms of heart failure? 

      Symptoms of heart failure can vary by type and level of intensity from person to person. 

      Common signs include: 

      • Shortness of breath, especially during activity or while lying down 
      • Fatigue and weakness 
      • Swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet 
      • Rapid or irregular heartbeat 
      • Persistent cough or wheezing, often with white or pink mucus 
      • Difficulty concentrating and a general feeling of being weak or tired 

      How is heart failure diagnosed?  

      Heart failure is diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exams, and tests that assess heart function.  

      • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): Small sensors attached to the skin detect the heart’s rhythm and identify any irregularities, which can signal heart stress or damage. 
      • Echocardiogram: This ultrasound test uses sound waves to create live images that show the heart’s size, shape, and how well it pumps, helping doctors assess damage or weak heart muscle.  
      • Blood Tests: Tests like the B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) measure specific markers that show heart strain. Elevated BNP levels suggest the heart is under stress or working harder than normal. 
      • Chest X-ray: This imaging test shows the size of the heart and any fluid buildup in the lungs. Enlarged heart size or lung congestion can suggest heart failure.  
      • Stress Test: This test checks heart performance under exertion, usually involving exercise or medications that stimulate the heart. Doctors look at heart rate, blood pressure, and rhythm to identify defects. 
      • Cardiac MRI: A cardiac MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the heart, which allows doctors to spot any structural and functional issues. 

      How does heart failure progress?   

      Heart failure progresses in four stages, from A to D. 

      • Stage A: High risk of developing heart failure, but without symptoms or structural heart disease. 
      • Stage B: Structural heart disease is present but without symptoms of heart failure. 
      • Stage C: Symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath appear along with structural heart issues. 
      • Stage D: Advanced heart failure, where symptoms continue even with treatment. 

      By further classifying patients in stage C and stage D heart failure, healthcare teams can better understand how to treat symptoms in more advanced stages. The most common approach is to categorize patients based on symptom severity during physical activity.  

      • Class I means there is no limitation of physical activity 
      •  Class II means there is a slight limitation of physical activity 
      • Class III: means symptoms cause discomfort and limitation of physical activity 
      • Class IV means symptoms are present even at rest and any activity causes discomfort 

      What is the difference between a heart failure doctor and a cardiologist?  

      Both heart failure doctors and cardiologists treat heart failure, but they bring different levels of specialization. A cardiologist is a doctor who treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels, while a heart failure doctor is a cardiologist who specializes in heart failure. Cardiologists are experts in diagnosing and managing a wide range of heart conditions. Heart failure doctors focus specifically on heart failure and may prescribe advanced treatments or therapies. While both types of doctors are essential in treating heart failure, heart failure specialists provide a more focused approach for individuals with complex or severe cases.  

      What is the life expectancy of someone with heart failure? 

      Estimating survival rate is complicated because the life expectancy of someone with heart failure depends on what stage the condition is, how well they respond to treatment, and lifestyle factors. Early stages of heart failure, especially with lifestyle changes and treatment, can slow down progression. In later stages, treatment focuses on symptom management and improving quality of life. Regular follow-ups with a heart failure expert can help patients live longer, healthier lives. However, if heart failure is left untreated, it will be fatal.  

      When should I see a Heart Failure doctor near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure doctor near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure doctors near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure doctors near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure doctor near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctor near Monroeville, 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 Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctors near Monroeville, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Heart Failure 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 Heart Failure doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Heart Failure 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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