
Overview
Dr. Prem Soman, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine (cardiology) and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and nuclear cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Soman had his initial medical training in India, followed by a Ph.D. from the UK, residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass.Dr. Soman sees patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pericardial disease. He is a specialist in cardiac amyloidosis and nuclear cardiology, fields in which he is well-known for his research and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has held many leadership positions in national societies including the American College of Cardiology and was President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology in 2018.View Dr. Soman's full list of publications from PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Soman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 145 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, 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.
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HVI Outpatient Cardiology Center At PUH
Catalin Toma, MD, is an interventional cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He currently serves as director of interventional cardiology for the Heart and Vascular Institute and director of the Interventional Fellowship at UPMC. He is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iasi, Romania. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, he completed an internal medicine residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at UPMC.Dr. Toma joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2007. He currently leads the Chronic Total Occlusion Program as well as the Pulmonary Vascular Interventional Program at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He is an integral part of the Structural Heart Program with interests in the aortic and tricuspid space. Additional interests include intracoronary imaging and mechanical circulatory support. Dr. Toma has had an extensive amount of publications and presentations over his career, has several invention patents, and serves as a clinical study leader at local and national levels.View Dr. Toma's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Toma is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Embolectomy.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
Dennis M. McNamara, MD, MS, is a cardiologist and is certified in both cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the Center for Heart Failure Research at UPMC and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Dr. McNamara joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1994. His clinical interests include the management of myocarditis and other forms of cardiomyopathy, and he is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in the management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. McNamara has published more than 150 manuscripts and book chapters and is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America.View Dr. McNamara's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mcnamara is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy Clinic)
Timothy C. Wong, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is director of the UPMC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center (HCM Center), associate director of the UPMC Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center, and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wong is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Prem Soman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Prem Soman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Prem Soman by calling their office at 412-530-1463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Prem Soman a top-rated expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Prem Soman is classified as an Elite expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis, 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. Prem Soman specialize in?
While Dr. Prem Soman is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, and Transthyretin Amyloidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Prem Soman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Prem Soman has published 145 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Prem Soman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Prem Soman accept my insurance?
Dr. Prem Soman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-1463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Soman isElite. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
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- CardiomyopathyDr. Soman isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Soman isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Transthyretin Amyloid CardiomyopathyDr. Soman isDistinguished. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.
- Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Soman isDistinguished. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
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- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Soman isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Heart BlockDr. Soman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Soman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
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- AnginaDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Soman isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.



