Walter E. Rizzoni
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
15 South Main Street, Suite 110, 
Jamestown, NY 

Overview

Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni joined UPMC in 2007 and is chief of the Division of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at UPMC Hamot and an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and in vascular surgery by American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Rizzoni is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Boston University Medical Center

Residency

Boston Medical Center

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

National Cancer Instititute

Hospital Affiliations

Olean General Hospital
Upmc Altoona
Upmc Hamot
Upmc Chautauqua At Wca

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Univera Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
15 South Main Street, Suite 110, Jamestown, NY 14701
Other Locations
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, Erie, PA 16507

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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Is Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni a top-rated expert for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni is classified as an Distinguished expert for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), 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. Rizzoni specialize in?

While Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Peripheral Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). You can view a list of Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni'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. Rizzoni accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter E. Rizzoni accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-960-8031 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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