Overview
Indu Poornima is a Cardiologist in Wexford,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Poornima is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Sarcoidosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Tumor, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford,, PA 15090
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
Sam A. Buffer, Jr., MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is vice-chairman of the Cardiovascular Department at UPMC Passavant and is an assistant professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease at the University of Pennsylvania Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Buffer joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1995. His clinical interests include clinical cardiology and cardiac imaging. Dr. Buffer has published research about cardiac imaging and clinical cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. He is a past recipient of the Excellence in Patient Experience Award. He is dedicated to providing quality cardiovascular care to his patients and educating medical students and training physicians. Dr. Buffer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.
Allegheny General Hospital
Robert Biederman is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Biederman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Endocarditis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
Alagar Medical Associates P.C.
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 Heart Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Heart TumorDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- SarcoidosisDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy