The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near Erie, PA

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The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near Erie, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 16 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near Erie, PA. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Takuya Ogami
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Cardiothoracic Surgery

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients

    Takuya Ogami, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in adult cardiac surgery. He received his medical degree from Juntendo University in Japan and completed his residency and fellowship at Kameda Medical Center, in Japan. He also completed a residency and fellowship in United States at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Ogami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Srikanth Yandrapalli
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute At UPMC Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 2, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Srikanth Yandrapalli, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Yandrapalli received his medical degree from Andhra Medical College and completed a residency and fellowship at Westchester Medical Center, followed by fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School and Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. Dr. Yandrapalli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiogenic Shock, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Francis D. Ferdinand
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Cardiothoracic Surgery

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Francis D. Ferdinand, MD, FACS, FACC, joined UPMC in 2018 as the Director of Cardiac Surgery at the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Ferdinand is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    St. Vincent Consultants In Cardiovascular Diseases

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 190, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Becker is a Cardiologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Becker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    St. Vincent Consultants In Cardiovascular Diseases

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 190, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nishant Koradia is a Cardiologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Koradia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Flagship Cardiac Vascular And Thoracic Surgery Of Erie PC

    120 E 2nd St, 
    Erie,, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Ferraro is a Cardiologist in Erie,, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ferraro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Rheumatic Fever, Vasculitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Robert L. Maholic
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 1, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Maholic, DO, specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Vascular Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Kane, UPMC Hamot, and UPMC Northwest. Dr. Maholic received his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at West Penn Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. Maholic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Gurjaipal S. Kang
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Clinic), Erie, Part Of UPMC Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 1, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gurjaipal Kang, MD, specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiology and is certified in interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, adult comprehensive echocardio, cardiovascular disease, endovsacular medicine, internal medicine, and vascular medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot and is affiliated with UPMC Northwest and UPMC Hamot. He completed his medical degree at Government Medical College and residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

    Farhad A. Sami
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Cardiology), Erie, Part Of UPMC Hamot

    120 East 2nd Street, Floor 2, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Farhad Sami, MD, specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in internal medicine an cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sami completed his fellowships at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and medical degree at Services Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Sami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Heart Block, Splenectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Office

    232 W 25th St Ste 190, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Izzo is an Interventional Cardiologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Izzo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Flagship Cardiac Vascular And Thoracic Surgery Of Erie PC

    120 E 2nd St, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Petrella is a Cardiologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Petrella is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Angina, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Regional Health Services Inc.

    120 E 2nd St Fl 4, 
    Erie, PA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Butler is a Thoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Butler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 160, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Person is a Thoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Person is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 160, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Myers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Myers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    St. Vincent Consultants In Cardiovascular Diseases

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 190, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Orestis Pappas is a Cardiologist in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Embolism, Cor Pulmonale, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thrombectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc

    2315 Myrtle St Ste 160, 
    Erie, PA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aron Goldberg is a Thoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Erie, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Erie, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Erie, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Erie, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Erie, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Erie, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Erie, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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