Dr. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli
Overview
Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, is an interventional cardiologist with more than three decades of experience. In the early 1990s, he performed the first coronary artery stent procedure among all Pittsburgh-area hospitals. He developed an expertise in transradial catheterization early on and teaches this technique to other physicians. He is course director of the Annual Advanced Transradial and Complex Cardiac Interventions Symposium. Dr. Tummalapalli completed his residency in internal medicine at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology at UPMC Shadyside.He is board-certified in internal medicine, general cardiology, and three times in interventional cardiology (1999, 2010, and 2019). He has served as an associate director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program and as co-director of the Department of Echo Cardiology at UPMC Shadyside. He received special recognition/achievement awards in 2009 and in 2019. Dr. Tummalapalli is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).
Dr. Tummalapalli is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Atrial Fibrillation.
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5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 514, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Is Dr. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli is classified as an Advanced expert for Angina, 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. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli specialize in?
While Dr. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Heart Attack, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
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Dr. Krishnamurty V. Tummalapalli accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-4238 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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