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

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

Amr Sawalha, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Sawalha received his medical degree from Jordan University of Science and Technology and completed his residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a fellowship at the University of Michigan Hospital. Dr. Sawalha is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Behcet Disease, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Vasculitis, and Takayasu Arteritis.

Alan Berg is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Necrosis, and Rheumatic Fever.

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 Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

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

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Vasculitis.

Flordeliza Villanueva, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is the director of non-invasive cardiac imaging at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is a professor of medicine and associate chief of cardiology for translational research in the Department of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She is also director of the Center for Molecular Imaging and Image-Guided Therapeutics and director of the T32 Training Program in Imaging Sciences in Translational Cardiovascular Research at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Villanueva received her medical degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Duke University Medical Center, followed by research and clinical fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Villanueva joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1992. Her clinical interests include non-invasive cardiac imaging, such as echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac magnetic resonance. Dr. Villanueva has an extensive publication list and is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a fellow and Established Investigator of the American Heart Association, an elected member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and Association of University Cardiologists, and a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and American Society of Echocardiography. She is also an NIH-funded researcher investigating ultrasound-mediated therapies. Dr. Villanueva lives in Pittsburgh with her husband, two children, and parents. She enjoys cooking, quality time with her family, and any chance to be near the ocean. View Dr. Villanueva's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Villanueva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Vasculitis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Necrosis.

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Primary Amyloidosis.

Sae Jang, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Cardiology and is affiliated with UPMC East. Dr. Jang completed her fellowship and medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Jang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Coronary Artery Spasm, Vasculitis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Angina.

Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Niveditha Mohan, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at St Peter's Medical Center and her medical degree at Madras Medical College. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.

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 Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Angina, and Angioplasty.

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

Michael W. Finikiotis, MD, is an internal medicine physician and certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis received his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Finikiotis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Cough, High Cholesterol, and Vertigo.

Benjamin Plotz, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center and UPMC Shadyside Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Plotz received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Daniella Schwartz, MD, is a physician board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She received her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at residency at Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at National Institutes of Health. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vasculitis. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Neonatal Onset Multisystem Inflammatory Disease, Arthritis, Behcet Disease, and Tissue Biopsy.