Overview
Frederick Porkolab is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
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UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy
Samir Saba, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and is certified in cardiovascular diseases, cardiac electrophysiology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is division chief of cardiology, co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, and a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in 1993 and completed his residency at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston in 1996 followed by a fellowship in cardiology and cardiac EP at the same hospital in 2000. Dr. Saba is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Block, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy
Sandeep Kumar Jain, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist and is certified in cardiovascular diseases and clinical cardiac electrophysiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of cardiac electrophysiology and the Center for Atrial Fibrillation and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Jain is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute - Mercy
Norman Wang, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a cardiac electrophysiologist at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University and completed his residency and fellowships at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill.Dr. Wang joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2008. His clinical interests include cardiovascular implantable electronic devices and catheter ablation for arrhythmias. He has over 70 publications in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Wang is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab by calling their office at 412-235-5881. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab a top-rated expert for Ventricular Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab is classified as an Experienced expert for Ventricular Fibrillation, 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. Frederick L. Porkolab specialize in?
While Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab is a Cardiac Electrophysiology, they have specific expertise in Ventricular Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation, and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Does Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab accept my insurance?
Dr. Frederick L. Porkolab accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-235-5881 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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- Experienced
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Porkolab isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Porkolab isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Porkolab isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Porkolab isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Porkolab isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).


