Dr. Adam B. Christopher
Overview
Adam Christopher, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is the director of cardiac MRI and CT at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his pediatrics residency at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital followed by his cardiology fellowship at UPMC Children’s. He also completed an advanced imaging fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.Dr. Christopher’s clinical interests include non-invasive 3-dimensional imaging of complex congenital heart disease, and his research interests include novel MRI techniques to minimize the need for sedation as well as to better visualize complex flow patterns in congenital heart disease. He has published work in multiple respected cardiovascular imaging journals and is a member of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Dr. Christopher lives in Allison Park with his wife and two children.View the full list of Dr. Christopher’s publications on PubMed.
Dr. Christopher is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Double Aortic Arch, Vascular Ring, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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620 Howard Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam B. Christopher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam B. Christopher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam B. Christopher by calling their office at 814-949-4196. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam B. Christopher a top-rated expert for Ebstein's Anomaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam B. Christopher is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ebstein's Anomaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam B. Christopher specialize in?
While Dr. Adam B. Christopher is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Ebstein's Anomaly, Double Aortic Arch, and Vascular Ring. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Adam B. Christopher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam B. Christopher has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Adam B. Christopher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam B. Christopher accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam B. Christopher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-949-4196 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Christopher isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Advanced
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Vascular RingDr. Christopher isAdvanced. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Experienced
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart FailureDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Christopher isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.