Overview
Walter Mcgregor is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcgregor is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
320 E North Ave Fl 14, 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.
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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 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter Mcgregor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter Mcgregor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter Mcgregor by calling their office at 412-359-8820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter 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 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 Mcgregor specialize in?
While Dr. Walter 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 Mcgregor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter Mcgregor has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Walter 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 Mcgregor accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter Mcgregor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8820 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
- 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.

