Overview
William Follansbee is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Follansbee is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Follansbee is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
200 Lothrop St Ste A429, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute
Dr. Prem Soman, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an associate professor of medicine (cardiology) and clinical and translational science at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Center and nuclear cardiology at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Soman had his initial medical training in India, followed by a Ph.D. from the UK, residency at the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at the Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Mass.Dr. Soman sees patients with a variety of cardiac conditions including coronary disease, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart failure, and pericardial disease. He is a specialist in cardiac amyloidosis and nuclear cardiology, fields in which he is well-known for his research and numerous peer-reviewed publications. He has held many leadership positions in national societies including the American College of Cardiology and was President of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology in 2018.View Dr. Soman's full list of publications from PubMed.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Soman is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Transthyretin Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis. Dr. Soman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Soman is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Hypertrophy Cardiomyopathy Clinic)
Timothy C. Wong, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is director of the UPMC Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center (HCM Center), associate director of the UPMC Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center, and an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Wong is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Cardiomyopathy, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Wong is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wong is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Congestive Heart Failure Clinic)
Dennis M. McNamara, MD, MS, is a cardiologist and is certified in both cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is the director of the Center for Heart Failure Research at UPMC and is a professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency and cardiology fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.Dr. McNamara joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 1994. His clinical interests include the management of myocarditis and other forms of cardiomyopathy, and he is known nationally and internationally for his expertise in the management of peripartum cardiomyopathy. Dr. McNamara has published more than 150 manuscripts and book chapters and is a member of the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America.View Dr. McNamara's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mcnamara is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mcnamara is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcnamara is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William P. Follansbee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William P. Follansbee?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William P. Follansbee by calling their office at 412-647-3437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William P. Follansbee a top-rated expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William P. Follansbee is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiac Amyloidosis, 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. William P. Follansbee specialize in?
While Dr. William P. Follansbee is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Primary Amyloidosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. William P. Follansbee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William P. Follansbee has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Amyloidosis. You can view a list of Dr. William P. Follansbee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William P. Follansbee accept my insurance?
Dr. William P. Follansbee accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-3437 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Follansbee isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Advanced
- AtherosclerosisDr. Follansbee isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Follansbee isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Primary AmyloidosisDr. Follansbee isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Amyloidosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Follansbee isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular CardiomyopathyDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- FaintingDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Familial Transthyretin Amyloidosis.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart FailureDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stable AnginaDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transthyretin Amyloid CardiomyopathyDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy.
- Transthyretin AmyloidosisDr. Follansbee isExperienced. Learn about Transthyretin Amyloidosis.


