
Overview
Christopher Follansbee, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2011 and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Follansbee also completed additional training in the Pediatric Electrophysiology Fellowship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital in June 2019. He previously served on the faculty at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City as an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology.
Dr. Follansbee is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Ventricular Fibrillation, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Double Outlet Left Ventricle, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4055 Monroeville Boulevard, Building 1, Monroeville, PA 15146
118 East 2nd Street, Suite W1150, Erie, PA 16507
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Follansbee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Follansbee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Follansbee by calling their office at 412-695-5845. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Follansbee a top-rated expert for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Follansbee is classified as an Advanced expert for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, 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. Christopher Follansbee specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Follansbee is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Ventricular Fibrillation, and Double Outlet Right Ventricle. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christopher Follansbee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Follansbee has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Follansbee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Follansbee accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Follansbee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-695-5845 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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- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Follansbee isAdvanced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Cor TriatriatumDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Cor Triatriatum.
- Double Outlet Left VentricleDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Left Ventricle.

