Overview
Chandra Polam is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Blawnox,, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Polam is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.
Dr. Polam is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
121 Freeport Rd Ste 200, Blawnox,, PA 15238
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. Chandra R. Polam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chandra R. Polam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chandra R. Polam by calling their office at 412-784-7180. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chandra R. Polam a top-rated expert for Apoplexy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chandra R. Polam is classified as an Advanced expert for Apoplexy, 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. Chandra R. Polam specialize in?
While Dr. Chandra R. Polam is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Chandra R. Polam accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandra R. Polam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-784-7180 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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- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Polam isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Polam isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Polam isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS)Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS).
- Long QT SyndromeDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome.
- Long QT Syndrome 1Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 1.
- Long QT Syndrome 2Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 2.
- Long QT Syndrome 3Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 3.
- Long QT Syndrome 5Dr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Long QT Syndrome 5.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Timothy SyndromeDr. Polam isExperienced. Learn about Timothy Syndrome.


