
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 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 518 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.
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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
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 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Esophageal Perforation, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Luketich is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
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Rabih Chaer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chaer is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Stent Placement.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiac Surgery)
Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Serna-Gallegos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ibrahim S. Sultan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim S. Sultan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim S. 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 S. Sultan a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ibrahim S. 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 S. Sultan specialize in?
While Dr. Ibrahim S. 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 S. Sultan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ibrahim S. Sultan has published 518 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Ibrahim S. 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 S. Sultan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ibrahim S. 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.
- 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.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Sultan isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- EndocarditisDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TransplantDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Sultan isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- EmphysemaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- GastrostomyDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Pleural EffusionDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary SequestrationDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Sequestration.
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Sultan isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.

