The 20 Best Patent Foramen Ovale Repair Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 15 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)

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

    Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical interests include cardiothoracic transplantation, durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support, and adult cardiac surgery. A specific area of clinical focus is minimally invasive left ventricular assist device (LVAD) insertion. Accordingly, Dr. Kaczorowski has provided training for this approach and has hosted surgeons from around the country interested in learning this technique.Clinical research interests include the application of minimally invasive approaches to LVAD insertion and optimizing outcomes patients undergoing LVAD insertion and cardiac transplantation. Dr. Kaczorowski’s clinical research efforts are also directed at improving clinical outcomes in patients supported on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other forms of temporary mechanical circulatory support.In addition to clinical research efforts, Dr. Kaczorowski also conducts translational research. His translational work has focused on the development of technology to facilitate endovascular access through extra-corporeal life support circuits and novel technology intended to reduce complications associated LVADs. Dr. Kaczorowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Kaczorowski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

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

    David Lasorda is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lasorda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    Kathryn O. Harris, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris completed her fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and medical degree at Meharry Medical College. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Her clinical expertise encompasses Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. Dr. Harris is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Lehoux, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and is board-certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery in addition to congenital cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Lehoux received his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra and completed residencies at Cleveland Clinic Children's, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, and the University of Rochester Medical Center, followed by a fellowship at Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Lehoux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, Ventricular Septal Defects, Aneurysm Repair, and Thymectomy. Dr. Lehoux is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Lehoux is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Candice Lee is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Masaki Tsukashita is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tsukashita is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Allegheny General Hospital

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

    Stephen Bailey is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bailey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    320 E North Ave Fl 14, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Walter Mcgregor is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgregor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    320 E North Ave Fl 14, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Halbreiner is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Halbreiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    200 Lothrop St Ste 750, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Office

    200 Lothrop St # C800, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Swanson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Swanson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His clinical expertise encompasses Aneurysm Repair and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    General Surgery

    Upmc

    5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Gleason is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gleason is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology | Cardiology

    Allegheny Clinic

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

    Craig Alpert is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alpert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Thoracic Surgery

    St. Clair Medical Group Cardiac Surgery

    1000 Bower Hill Rd Ste 7400, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andy Kiser is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
    Cardiology

    AGH McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute

    575 Coal Valley Rd Ste 570, 
    Clairton, PA 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Watson is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Watson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Failure, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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    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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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 Patent Foramen Ovale Repair doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Patent Foramen Ovale Repair 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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