
Overview
Walter E. McGregor, MD is an accomplished cardiac surgeon who offers expertise in mitral valve disease, robotic heart surgery, transcatheter mitral repair, and complex surgical reconstructive techniques. As the Director of Allegheny Health Network's Cardiac Surgery Division, he has developed a multidisciplinary mitral disease program offering unique treatments to patients in Western Pennsylvania that incorporate robotic and catheter based technologies for enhanced recovery and improved outcomes. He is known as a clinical leader in this field and is designated as a mitral reference center surgeon by the American Heart Association. He also serves as a key investigator on several clinical trials assessing novel percutaneous mitral and tricuspid valve treatments. Recognized for his commitment to resident development, he serves as Director for the Thoracic Surgery Residency Program, maintains Associate Professorship at Drexel University College of Medicine, and is previously a funded investigator for the NIH. He is known to be a true role model and mentor for the residents and maintains an environment of scholarly commitment for his trainees. Dr. McGregor received his medical degree from an accelerated 6 year BS/MD program at the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, and is an active member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Mensa International.
Dr. Mcgregor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Mcgregor is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials.
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12311 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
320 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.
6 Clinical Trials
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Humar is board certified in Royal College Of Physicians And Surgeons Of Canada. Dr. Humar is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sultan is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Sultan is currently accepting new patients.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation.View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hughes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hughes is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor by calling their office at 878-332-4271. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Walter E. Mcgregor specialize in?
While Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 878-332-4271 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Mcgregor isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Mcgregor isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Mcgregor isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Mcgregor isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)


