Walter E. Mcgregor
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

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.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Prosthetics

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery

Fellowships

Allegheny General Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

AHN Cardiac Surgery - McGinnis at Health + Wellness Pavilion Wexford
12311 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
Other Locations
AHN Cardiac Surgery - McGinnis at Allegheny General Hospital
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter E. Mcgregor

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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.

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