The 20 Best Pediatric Myocarditis Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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The 20 Best Pediatric Myocarditis Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 257 doctor with experience in Pediatric Myocarditis near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 246 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Matthew S. Suffoletto
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis.

    William E. Katz
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Joan S. Toledo
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Pediatric Cardiology
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Pediatric Cardiology

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Critical Care Medicine

    3550 Terrace Street, 640 Scaife Hall, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Catalan, French, Spanish

    Joan Toledo is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Toledo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Pediatric Myocarditis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Brian D. Feingold
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Transplant Surgery

    Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

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

    Brian Feingold, MD, MS, FAHA, is medical director of the Heart Failure and Transplantation Programs at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is board-certified in pediatric cardiology. He is also a professor of pediatrics and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Feingold earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed an internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center before returning to Pittsburgh to complete a fellowship in pediatric cardiology (serving as chief fellow in his final year) and in pediatric cardiac transplantation, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension at UPMC Children’s Hospital.Dr. Feingold has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient management of heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and pre- and post-transplant care, including use of mechanical circulatory support. His research interests include care of the allosensitized patient, renal dysfunction after transplantation, cardiac involvement in Barth Syndrome, factors influencing progression to chronic allograft dysfunction/loss, and non-invasive assessment of acute rejection.Dr. Feingold has volunteered on councils/committees for the American Heart Association, International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network. He also has served on the Scientific and Medical Advisory Boards of the Barth Syndrome Foundation and Enduring Hearts Foundation.View the full list of Dr. Feingold’s publications on PubMed. Dr. Feingold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Barth Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Eric J. Dueweke
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric J. Dueweke, MD, MBA, FACC, is a general cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a clinical lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan and completed his residency at University of Michigan followed by his fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Dueweke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

    Bryan J. Robertson
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology

    UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Bryan Robertson, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology and is certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and nuclear cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Jameson, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Horizon, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Robertson completed his fellowship at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Robertson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

    John R. Ward
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Ectopic Heartbeat.

    Nicole M. Lemieux
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicole Lemieux, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Lemieux completed her medical degree at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Lemieux is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

    Aditi R. Naniwadekar
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy

    1350 Locust Street, Suite 100, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi
    Accepting New Patients

    Aditi Naniwadekar, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC East. Dr. Naniwadekar completed her medical degree at the University of Mumbai King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, residency at Einstein Medical Center, and fellowship at Einstein Medical Center and Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine/Medical Center. Dr. Naniwadekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    George Gabriel
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    Physician Landing Zone P.C.

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

    George Gabriel is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gabriel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Advanced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    Carlton Cardiology Associates, Inc

    490 East North Avenue, Suite 400, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Offers Telehealth

    Suad Ismail is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ismail is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

    Jenifer E. Lee
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

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

    Jenifer Lee, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is director of medical student education and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital/Boston University Medical Center, followed by a cardiology fellowship at UPMC.Dr. Lee joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1993. Her clinical interests include treating patients with all types of cardiovascular diseases, with a special emphasis on valvular heart disease and noninvasive imaging techniques. Dr. Lee is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a diplomate of the Council of Nuclear Cardiology and has a certificate of special competency in comprehensive adult echocardiography from the American Society of Echocardiography. She was inducted into the Academy of Master Educators at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

    Zachary J. Rhinehart
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    200 Lothrop Street, Presbyterian Hospital South Tower HVI E353.2, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zachary Rhinehart, MD, specializes in cardiology and is certified in echocardiography, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and critical care medicine by the National Board of Echocardiography. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Northwest. Dr. Rhinehart completed his medical degree and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Rhinehart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Vasculitis.

    Aj C. Smith
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology

    HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Patent Foramen Ovale, Tenotomy, and Fasciotomy.

    Prem Soman
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Cardiology

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Malayalam
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Prem Soman, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine (cardiology) and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and nuclear cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Soman had his initial medical training in India, followed by a Ph.D. from the UK, residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass.Dr. Soman sees patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pericardial disease. He is a specialist in cardiac amyloidosis and nuclear cardiology, fields in which he is well-known for his research and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has held many leadership positions in national societies including the American College of Cardiology and was President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology in 2018.View Dr. Soman's full list of publications from 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. Soman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis.

    Gavin W. Hickey
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gavin W. Hickey, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Hickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Heart Transplant.

    Timothy C. Wong
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy Clinic)

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

    Timothy C. Wong, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is director of the UPMC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center (HCM Center), associate director of the UPMC Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center, and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

    Ashley B. Lee
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Interventional Cardiology

    HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH

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

    Ashley B. Lee, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, and completed his residency, followed by his fellowship, at UPMC. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

    Dennis M. Mcnamara
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis M. McNamara, MD, MS, is a cardiologist and is certified in both cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the Center for Heart Failure Research at UPMC and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Dr. McNamara joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1994. His clinical interests include the management of myocarditis and other forms of cardiomyopathy, and he is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in the management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. McNamara has published more than 150 manuscripts and book chapters and is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America.View Dr. McNamara's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mcnamara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant.

    Michael A. Mathier
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis
    Experienced in Pediatric Myocarditis

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)

    200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael A. Mathier, MD, is a heart failure, heart transplant and pulmonary hypertension physician and is certified in cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the clinical director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Columbia University and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by his fellowship there.Dr. Mathier joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2000. His clinical interests include heart failure, heart transplant, ventricular assist devices and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Mathier has over 100 peer reviewed publications and presents regularly at national meetings. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the Heart Failure Society of America and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. Dr. Mathier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Hypertension, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

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    What is the definition of Pediatric Myocarditis?

    Pediatric myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle in an infant or young child.

    When should I see a Pediatric Myocarditis doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Myocarditis 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 Pediatric Myocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Myocarditis 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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