Overview
Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop St Ste 750, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
145 Hospital Ave Ste 300, Du Bois, PA 15801
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
Office
Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Forozan Navid
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Forozan Navid?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Forozan Navid by calling their office at 412-623-2994. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Forozan Navid a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Forozan Navid is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Forozan Navid specialize in?
While Dr. Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Forozan Navid participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Forozan Navid has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Forozan Navid's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Forozan Navid accept my insurance?
Dr. Forozan Navid accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Highmark. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-2994 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Navid isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Navid isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Navid isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Navid isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.

