
Overview
Alexandra M Johnston, DO, cares for individuals with chronic conditions or those suffering acute illnesses with a focus on preventive health and cardiovascular risk reduction. She earned her degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed her residency at Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Pittsburgh. She is an Assistant Professor of Medicine for Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Johnston also is director of resident experience for the Internal Medicine residency program at AHN and Wellness officer for the Medicine Institute.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Obesity, Plaque Psoriasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Johnston is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Johnston is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4815 Liberty 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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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston by calling their office at 412-235-5810. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston a top-rated expert for Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston is classified as an Experienced expert for Hypertension, 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. Alexandra M. Johnston specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertension, Obesity, and Plaque Psoriasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra M. Johnston accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-235-5810 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- ColonoscopyDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HypertensionDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- ObesityDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Plaque PsoriasisDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Plaque Psoriasis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Johnston isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.

