Dr. Ibrahim Sultan
Overview
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).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 483 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- 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
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
6 Clinical Trials
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
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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.
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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. Ibrahim Sultan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim Sultan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim Sultan by calling their office at 412-569-6609. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ibrahim Sultan a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ibrahim Sultan 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. Ibrahim Sultan specialize in?
While Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ibrahim Sultan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ibrahim Sultan has published 483 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Ibrahim Sultan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ibrahim Sultan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-6609 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. Sultan isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Sultan isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Sultan isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Advanced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- EndocarditisDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.