Overview
Boyanapalli Rao is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh,, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 1, Timothy Syndrome, and Long QT Syndrome 5.
Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
5200 Centre Ave Ste 206, Pittsburgh,, PA 15232
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 (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 (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. Boyanapalli V. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao by calling their office at 412-621-1500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao a top-rated expert for Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), 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. Boyanapalli V. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 1, and Timothy Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Boyanapalli V. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-621-1500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Familial Ventricular Tachycardia
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.
- Experienced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- FaintingDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Heart AttackDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Stable AnginaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.


