
Overview
Santosh Pandit, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the National Board of Echocardiography, and the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Pandit received his medical degree from Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government Medical College in Nanded, India and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at Deborah Heart and Lung Center.
Dr. Pandit is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Hypertension.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 West Culvert Street, Zelienople, PA 16063
5830 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
9104 Babcock Boulevard, Suite 3114, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Clinical Research
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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.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Santosh M. Pandit
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Santosh M. Pandit?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Santosh M. Pandit by calling their office at 412-367-9104. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Santosh M. Pandit a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Santosh M. Pandit is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Santosh M. Pandit specialize in?
While Dr. Santosh M. Pandit is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Atrial Fibrillation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Santosh M. Pandit participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Santosh M. Pandit has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Santosh M. Pandit's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Santosh M. Pandit accept my insurance?
Dr. Santosh M. Pandit accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-367-9104 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Atrial FibrillationDr. Pandit isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Pandit isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Pandit isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Pandit isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Pandit isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Pandit isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Pandit isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.


