Matthew Suffoletto, MD. is a non-invasive cardiologist at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and adult echocardiography. He is the medical director of the UPMC Mercy Echocardiography Lab and is a clinical assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Suffoletto received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh and completed his residency, postdoctoral research fellowship, and clinical fellowship at UPMC. He sees patients at the UPMC Mercy Heart and Vascular Institute offices. Dr. Suffoletto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

A.J. Conrad Smith, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the cardiac catheterization laboratories at UPMC Presbyterian, associate chief of cardiology for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Division of Cardiology, medical director of the Center for Heart Valve Disease, and is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed his internal medicine residency, cardiology fellowship, and interventional cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital.  Dr. Smith’s clinical interests include interventional cardiology, complex coronary intervention, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve therapies, and catheter-based treatments for adult congenital heart disease. In addition, Dr. Smith has actively sought to battle health disparities through his active involvement in the Association of Black Cardiologists and through grassroots work in underserved communities around Pittsburgh. He has published several peer reviewed manuscripts and has served as governor of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. View the full list of Dr. Smith’s publications on 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. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Angina, and Angioplasty.

Malamo Countouris, MD, specializes in cardiology and women's cardiovascular disease and is certified in echocardiography, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease by the National Board of Echocardiography. She practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Countouris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 5, and Long QT Syndrome 1.

Arvind Hoskoppal, MD, MHS, is an adult congenital and pediatric cardiologist and is certified in adult congenital cardiology, pediatric cardiology, pediatrics, and internal medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the UPMC Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program and is an associate professor of internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from M.S. Ramaiah Medical College and completed his residency at Creighton University, pediatric cardiology fellowship at University of California, San Francisco, and adult congenital heart disease fellowship at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Hoskoppal joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests are adult congenital heart disease, pregnancy and heart disease, aortopathy, and advanced echocardiography, including transesophageal echocardiography. Dr. Hoskoppal has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Adult Congenital Heart Association and the International Society of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. When not at work Dr. Hoskoppal enjoys playing tennis, running, traveling, trying exotic cuisines and riding his bike. He recently moved to Pittsburgh with his wife and two young kids. Dr. Hoskoppal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Marfan Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Arachnodactyly, and Heart Transplant.

Anita Saraf, MD, specializes in women's cardiovascular disease and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Cardiology, and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Saraf completed her fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Saraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal.

Krishna Kancharla, MD, is a cardiologist certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular diseases, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a cardiac electrophysiologist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College, India. He completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Medstar Washington Hospital, DC, followed by his fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Dr. Kancharla joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2017. His clinical interests include medical and catheter ablation-based management of heart rhythm conditions such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmias with minimal or no fluoroscopic radiation. Dr. Kancharla’s interests also include the management of patients with slow heart rhythms and heart failure utilizing cardiac devices such as a defibrillator, pacemaker, and the His bundle type pacemaker. Dr. Kancharla has over 30 publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and textbooks. He serves as a reviewer for various heart rhythm medical journals. He is a member of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and American Heart Association (AHA). View Dr. Kancharla's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Kancharla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

David Lasorda is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lasorda is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Christopher Bonnet is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonnet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Bidirectional Tachycardia, and Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.

William Follansbee is a Nuclear Medicine specialist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Follansbee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

James Shanahan is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shanahan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, and Angina.

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 Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Arterial Embolism.

Rachel Hughes-Doichev is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hughes-Doichev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Cardiogenic Shock, and Cardiomyopathy.

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

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

Adrienne Young is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. Her top areas of expertise are Malnutrition, Delirium, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).

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

John Girod is a Cardiologist in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Girod is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Chandra Polam is a Cardiologist and a Nuclear Medicine provider in Blawnox, Pennsylvania. Dr. Polam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Saad Tabbara is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tabbara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Heart Attack, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Moneal Shah is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Hypertension, and Pacemaker Implantation.