Andy Kiser is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Paul Tepe, MD, is an internal medicine physician, certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tepe received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Tepe is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Allegheny County Medical Society. Dr. Tepe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis, Osteoarthritis, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Joseph Richetti, MD, is an internal medicine physician, certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Richetti received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Richetti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Lipoid Proteinosis, Lipogranulomatosis, Crohn's Disease, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.

Thomas Powell, MD, specializes in nephrology and is board-certified in nephrology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport and UPMC East. Dr. Powell completed his fellowship and residency at Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital and medical degree at the The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Powell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level.

John F. Pensock, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowships at Drexel University College of Medicine and Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Pensock joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2012. His clinical interests include interventional, general, and preventive cardiology. Dr. Pensock is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. In his spare time, Dr. Pensock enjoys spending time with his wife and children, cycling, and traveling. Dr. Pensock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Arterial Embolism.

Joshua Levenson, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Associate Director of the cardiology fellowship program and is a clinical 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 in 2011 and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Michigan Health System, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Levenson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Olga Shabalov, MD, is a cardiologist. She is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and in nuclear cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. She is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Latvian Medical Academy and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Shadyside, where she also served as the chief medical resident. Dr. Shabalov has practiced at UPMC Shadyside since 2002 and joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2020. Over the years, Dr. Shabalov has served as the vice-chair of the division of cardiology and as the director of the coronary care unit. She has been involved in the teaching of medical students, fellows, and residents and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Shabalov’s clinical interests include treatment of coronary artery disease, hypertension, preventive cardiology, and women’s health. Dr. Shabalov lives in Pittsburgh’s East End with her husband and French bulldog. Her parents and both of her grown children reside nearby. She is an avid hiker who can frequently be found on the trails of Frick Park. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. She is fluent in the Russian language. Dr. Shabalov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Saul J. Silver, MD, is a cardiologist and is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He serves as a faculty instructor and clinical preceptor for the UPMC Physician Assistant School program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his cardiology fellowship at Hahnemann/Drexel University. His clinical interests include heart catheterization, echocardiography, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, conditions of sleep apnea, obesity, and palliative care for the end stage cardiology patient, as well as care for the family. Dr. Silver enjoys teaching clinical cardiology and catheterization lab procedures to residents and fellows. Dr. Silver is an avid baseball fan. He has a vast collection of photographs hanging on the walls of both of his office locations for patients to enjoy. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Dustin Kliner, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Co-Director of the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and serves as the director of the cardiac cath lab at UPMC Shadyside. He is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kliner received his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, OH and completed residency as well as fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and advanced interventional cardiology at UPMC. Dr. Kliner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

G. Richard Zimmerman, MD, specializes in internal medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at Pittsburgh Primary Care-UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at UPMC Mercy and his medical degree at Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Richter Syndrome, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Chronic Cough.

Samuel Simone is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Simone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michael Speca is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Speca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

Qizhi Xie is a Nephrologist in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Xie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Low Sodium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Pesacreta is a Nephrologist and a Geriatrics provider in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pesacreta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Low Sodium Level, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Ameet Karambelkar is a Nephrologist in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Karambelkar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Low Sodium Level.

Elias Bahta is a Nephrologist in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bahta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Boils. Dr. Bahta is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Hartley is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hartley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Subacute Combined Degeneration, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Richard Cook is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, Arthritis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Frank Civitarese is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Civitarese has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.