
Overview
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 highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Tenotomy, and Angioplasty.
Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy Clinic)
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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis. Dr. Soman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Soman is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mcnamara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aj C. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aj C. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aj C. Smith by calling their office at 412-282-7216. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aj C. Smith a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aj C. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Aj C. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Aj C. Smith is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tenotomy, and Patent Foramen Ovale. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Aj C. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aj C. Smith has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Aj C. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aj C. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Aj C. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-282-7216 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- TenotomyDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hyperlipidemia Type 3Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipidemia Type 3.
- HypertensionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- NecrosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- VasculitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.


