
Overview
Dr. Poornima provides specialized care for individuals with cardiac symptoms. Her expertise includes echocardiography, cardiac PET, and nuclear cardiac imaging. She also focuses on women’s heart health, including pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease. She earned her degree at Stanley Medical College at University of Madras in Chennai, India, and completed her residency at Wayne State University Health Center in Detroit, Michigan. She pursued additional training with a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and nuclear cardiology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Poornima is Medical Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Heart Center at Allegheny Health Network. She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.
Dr. Poornima is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Heart Tumor, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Dr. Poornima is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Poornima is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
12311 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
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.
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AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions At Allegheny General Hospital
Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
UPMC Presbyterian
Jason Luke is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luke is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Liver Embolization.
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Leonard Appleman is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Appleman is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, and Nephrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Indu G. Poornima
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Indu G. Poornima?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Indu G. Poornima by calling their office at 412-359-3550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Indu G. Poornima a top-rated expert for Sarcoidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Indu G. Poornima is classified as an Advanced expert for Sarcoidosis, 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. Indu G. Poornima specialize in?
While Dr. Indu G. Poornima is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Sarcoidosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Heart Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Indu G. Poornima participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Indu G. Poornima has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sarcoidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Indu G. Poornima's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Indu G. Poornima accept my insurance?
Dr. Indu G. Poornima accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Heart TumorDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- SarcoidosisDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Poornima isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart AttackDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- HypertensionDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- MenopauseDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- MyocarditisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- NecrosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Stable AnginaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Poornima isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
