Overview
Shiv Dev Rao, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his residency at University of Michigan Health System.
Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome 5.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
300 Halket St Ste 5010, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
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Robert Ruffner is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ruffner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 5, Long QT Syndrome 1, Long QT Syndrome, and Long QT Syndrome 2.
UPMC Presbyterian
John Pacella, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in interventional cardiology, and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate 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 and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Pacella joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2006. His clinical interests include innovations in interventional cardiology and the improvement of microvascular function following myocardial infarction and percutaneous coronary intervention. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presents his research at national and international conferences. He is a fellow of the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, as well as a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Pacella lives in the South Hills with his wife and four children and enjoys golfing and traveling. View Dr. Pacella's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Pacella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Long QT Syndrome 1, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
Specialists In Cardiovascular Medicine PC
Imad Domat is a Cardiologist in Monroeville,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Domat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Long QT Syndrome 3. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome 2, Long QT Syndrome 1, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 3, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.