
Overview
Dr. Sanikommu is a cardiologist who treats all types of heart disease, including patients with heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and valvular heart disease. She received her medical degree from Guntur Medical College in Guntur India and completed an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship, both at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine for cardiovascular disease. She speaks English.
Dr. Sanikommu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Necrosis, Atherectomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Dr. Sanikommu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Sanikommu is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
490 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu by calling their office at 412-359-5822. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu a top-rated expert for Apoplexy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Apoplexy, 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. Vijaya B. Sanikommu specialize in?
While Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Apoplexy, Heart Attack, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Apoplexy. You can view a list of Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijaya B. Sanikommu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-5822 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Sanikommu isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Advanced
- Heart AttackDr. Sanikommu isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherectomyDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac AblationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Stable AnginaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Sanikommu isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
