Shawn West
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, 
Sewickley, PA 

Overview

Shawn West, MD, MSc, is a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.Dr. West received his medical degree from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, after which he completed his pediatric residency there. Subsequently, Dr. West completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia, earning a master’s degree in Clinical Research from the University of Virginia at the same time.Following fellowship, he pursued advanced training in heart transplant, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced mechanical support at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As an advanced fellow, Dr. West served as the Claude R. Joyner Endowed Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology.Dr. West’s main clinical role is in support of the heart transplant, cardiomyopathy (heart failure), advanced mechanical support, and pulmonary hypertension team. He has participated in several multi-center collaborative research projects. His primary research interest is outcomes-based research of patients following heart transplant.He is a member of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society, the International Pediatric Transplant Association, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Society of Transplant, the American Heart Association, and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.View the full list of Dr. West’s publications on PubMed.

Dr. West is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

Dr. West is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Medical College Of Georgia

Residency

Georgia Health Sciences University

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics
American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

University of Virginia

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Pediatric Cardiology in Sewickley
2599 Wexford Bayne Road, Sewickley, PA 15143
Other Locations
Pediatric Cardiology in Johnstown
865 Eisenhower Boulevard, Johnstown, PA 15904
Pediatric Cardiology in Bridgeville
205 Millers Run Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Pediatric Cardiology in Lawrenceville
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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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What conditions does Dr. Shawn West specialize in?

While Dr. Shawn West is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Shawn West participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shawn West has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Shawn West's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Shawn West accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-946-8553 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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