25 of the Best Transplant Surgeons Near Me in cranberry twp, PA

Shawn West, MD, MSc, is a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is board-certified in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.Dr. West received his medical degree from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia, after which he completed his pediatric residency there. Subsequently, Dr. West completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Virginia, earning a master’s degree in Clinical Research from the University of Virginia at the same time.Following fellowship, he pursued advanced training in heart transplant, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced mechanical support at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As an advanced fellow, Dr. West served as the Claude R. Joyner Endowed Fellow in Pediatric Cardiology.Dr. West’s main clinical role is in support of the heart transplant, cardiomyopathy (heart failure), advanced mechanical support, and pulmonary hypertension team. He has participated in several multi-center collaborative research projects. His primary research interest is outcomes-based research of patients following heart transplant.He is a member of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society, the International Pediatric Transplant Association, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, the American Society of Transplant, the American Heart Association, and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.View the full list of Dr. West’s publications on PubMed. Dr. West is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Cardiomyopathy, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. West is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics . Dr. West is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Raina is Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Cardiology and Pulmonary Hypertension Programs at Allegheny General Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Drexel University School of Medicine. He is a nationally renowned physician with expertise in diagnosing and managing advanced heart failure, heart transplant care, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary hypertension. He is also an experienced echocardiographer with expertise in interventional echocardiography, using advanced heart imaging to help guide care for patients with complex heart conditions. His clinical and research interests focus on advanced imaging of the right ventricle in pulmonary arterial hypertension and in patients with mechanical circulatory support. He has published extensively in this field, including numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters. Dr. Raina was named one of Pittsburgh Magazine’s “Best Doctors” from 2019 through 2025. Dr. Raina is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Cardiomyopathy, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Raina is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease.

Hayah Kassis-George, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist at Allegheny General Hospital who specializes in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and pulmonary hypertension. She serves as Medical Director of the Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) Program and Associate Director of Pulmonary Hypertension. Dr. Kassis-George is also involved in clinical research to help advance care for patients with complex heart and lung conditions. She earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, completed her residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, and completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and advanced heart failure at Allegheny General Hospital. She is triple board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and heart failure and transplantation. She is also an Assistant Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine and speaks English and Arabic. Dr. Kassis-George is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Pulmonary Edema. Dr. Kassis-George is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease.

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.

Khaled Nashar, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF, is AHN’s chief of nephrology and hypertension. He sees patients through AHN Nephrology Associates at the Northside and Wexford offices. He is also the training program director for the AHN Nephrology Fellowship. Dr. Nashar's areas of interest include chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and transplant nephrology. Dr. Nashar has several peer-reviewed publications and has given presentations at national nephrology, transplant, and hypertension meetings. Dr Nashar has been an active member of the American Society of Nephrology and the National Kidney Foundation and recognized as a fellow of both societies. He has also been very active in community services. As chair of the medical advisory committee of the National Kidney Foundation, he volunteers regularly at NKF community events. Dr. Nashar sees patients at AHN Allegheny General, AHN West Penn, and Wexford Hospitals. He received a medical degree from the Aleppo University School of Medicine in Aleppo, Syria. He completed a residency and a fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is board certified in both internal Medicine and Nephrology. He is also a certified Hypertension specialist. Dr. Nashar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Nashar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

Barbara Clark is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Clark is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, and Nephrosclerosis. Dr. Clark is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

Luis Ortega is a Nephrologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ortega is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Low Sodium Level, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure. Dr. Ortega is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

Dr. Ashish Sharma is a nephrologist with AHN Medicine Institute, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney disorders and renal diseases. He is skilled at evaluating and managing the factors most commonly associated with kidney disease, such as fluids, electrolytes, and acid-base balance. Dr. Sharma received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Aligarh, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in nephrology and hypertension from Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sharma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in nephrology. He approaches each patient with thoroughness, compassion, and trust. He sees patients ages 18 and older. Patients can make an appointment with Dr. Ashish Sharma at AHN Nephrology Associates. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease, Necrosis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Sharma is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Nephrology.

Matthew Lander, MD, FACC, is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at Allegheny General Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, he specializes in caring for patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac sarcoidosis, and those who may need mechanical circulatory support or heart transplantation. As medical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, Dr. Lander helps lead a team dedicated to caring for patients with complex heart conditions. He works closely with patients and their families to explain treatment options, support informed decisions, and connect them with innovative therapies designed to improve quality of life and long-term heart health. Dr. Lander is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Lander is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology.