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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Amyloidosis.

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

David Lacomis, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and neuromusculoskeletal medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is chief of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases and director of clinical research for the Live Like Lou Center of ALS Research. He is also a professor of Neurology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, followed by his fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Dr. Lacomis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myasthenia Gravis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton Syndrome, and Thymectomy.

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 Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

Thomas Painter, MD, is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Painter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Familial Hypertension.

Jeffrey A. Fowler, DO, FACC, FSCAI, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in general 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 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he was chief medical resident, followed by his cardiology and interventional structural cardiology fellowships at UPMC. Dr. Fowler joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2017. His clinical interests include complex coronary interventions, the Chronic Total Occlusion Program, cardiogenic shock, acute mechanical circulatory support, and atrial septal defect / patent foramen ovale closure. Dr. Fowler is part of the Structural Heart Program at UPMC Presbyterian and is involved in pretentious mitral valve interventions including Mitraclip® and Tricuspid valve interventions. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Long QT Syndrome, Long QT Syndrome 5, and Heart Transplant.

Fred Rubin, MD, specializes in geriatric medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He practices at UPMC Senior Care Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Rubin received his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine, completed his residency at Royal Victoria Hospital, and fellowship at Harvard Medical School - Massachusetts General Hospital. This provider only sees patients 65 years of age or older. Dr. Rubin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH), Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Delirium, and Memory Loss.

Kevin Kraemer is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kraemer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and X-Linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency.

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 Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Atrial Fibrillation.

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 Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

Christopher Pray is a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Transthyretin Amyloidosis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pacemaker Implantation.