Michel Makaroun is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Makaroun is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Makaroun is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Michael Singh joined UPMC in 2012. He completed his medical degree and a general surgery residency at the SUNY School of Medicine at Buffalo. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Singh is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons, Distinguished Fellow in the Society for Vascular Surgery and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. He is board-certified in both General and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Singh is the Chief of Surgical Services at UPMC Shadyside, Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and Co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Aortic Center.  He has received numerous patient care and teaching awards throughout his career, and has authored >80 peer reviewed publications. Since 2015, annually he has been selected as one of Pittsburgh's Best Doctors. Dr. Singh oversees several clinical trials, and many of those research projects focus on the treatment of complex aortic and iliac artery aneurysms, peripheral arterial occlusive disease and the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. His areas of clinical expertise include the management of complex aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections, thoracic aortic aneurysms, venous insufficiency, thoracic outlet syndrome, arterial venous malformations, congenital venous anomalies and peripheral arterial occlusive disease. Dr. Singh is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at UPMC Shadyside and sees patients at UPMC Shadyside. 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. Singh is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Varicose Veins, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy.

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Edith Tzeng, MD, completed her medical degree at the University of Chicago. She completed her internship, residency, research fellowship, and clinical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Tzeng is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Thrombectomy.

Pietro Bajona is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bajona is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Rabih Chaer is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Satish Muluk is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Muluk is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Steven Leers is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Leers is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Raymond Eid earned his medical degree from American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed a research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine, followed by a residency and a fellowship in vascular surgery at UPMC. Dr. Eid joined the Division of Vascular Surgery in 2016. Dr. Eid is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Joseph O'toole is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. O'toole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Ricci Minella is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Minella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, High Cholesterol, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Harper Padolsky is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Padolsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Endoscopy.

Daniel Benckart is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Benckart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dean Healy is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Healy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Insufficiency, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

Efthymios Avgerinos is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Avgerinos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Varicose Veins, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.

Johannes Bonatti, MD, is an internationally recognized expert in robotic-assisted mitral valve and coronary surgery who is certified by the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons. He is a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the Director of Cardiac Robotic Surgery at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Bonatti comes to the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute from his most recent appointment at the Vienna Health Network in Vienna, Austria. Prior to his work in Austria, Dr. Bonatti was the Chief of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, a position he held from 2012 to 2015. He received his medical degree from Leopold Franzens University in Innsbruck, Austria, and completed residencies in Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery, and General Surgery at the University Clinic of Surgery in Innsbruck, followed by internships in Trauma Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Anesthesiology at the General Public Hospital Kitzbühel, Austria. Dr. Bonatti’s clinical interests include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, and vascular biology of coronary artery bypass grafts. He has published more than 250 peer-reviewed articles and performed over 5,000 cardiac surgeries, in addition to being the first physician world-wide to perform a robotic endoscopic quadruple coronary bypass surgery. He has held leadership positions in preeminent surgical societies worldwide. Dr. Bonatti has three children with his wife, Elfi, and enjoys mountain biking and skiing – he is a former member of the Austrian Freestyle Ski national team. Dr. Bonatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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 Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Marfan Syndrome, Ebstein's Anomaly, Arachnodactyly, and Heart Transplant.