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Christopher G Pastor, MD
Pulmonary Disease
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Expertise: Adult Asthma, Asthmatic...See all...

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Locations

1709 Union Ave
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Fax (724) 671-1004

Dr. Pastor is Medical Director, Allegheny Valley ICU and Associate Medical Director, Select Specialty Alle-Kiski. He helps patients manage asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary nodules, sarcoidosis, occupational lung disease, lung cancer, and obstructive sleep apnea.

He is experienced in administering bronchoscopy, intubation, thoracentesis, paracentesis, placing central and arterial lines, lumbar puncture, and pulmonary function testing.

Dr. Pastor received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed a residency at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He furthered his training with a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He speaks English.

Languages Spoken

English

Expertise

Adult Asthma
Asthmatic Complexities
Bariatric Surgical Clearance
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-COPD
Cystic Fibrosis
Dyspnea
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Lung Conditions
Lung Disease
Lung Irritants
Lung Pollutants
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Emboli
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Nodule
Respiratory Illnesses
Sarcoidosis
Shortness of Breath
Sleep Apnea
Solitary Pulmonary Nodule
Tuberculosis, TB

Ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this care provider

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Concern shown for your questions or worries

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8star star star star star

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Just wonderful people so kind"

February 14, 2024

"I absolutely love Dr Pastor. He really seems concerned about my health and is trying his best to help me. He is amazing"

January 31, 2024

"Very impressed with Dr. Pastor!"

January 24, 2024

"Doctor Pastor was congenial and made me feel relaxed and comfortable."

January 17, 2024

"Dr. Pastor is very caring and understanding. He takes into consideration me being in a power wheelchair. He is truly an amazing doctor!"

December 31, 2023

"Dr. Pastor was great. He took the time to talk to me and help me understand what I have been experiencing with shortness of breath and then explained the next steps to get it under control."

December 30, 2023

"Great doctor! Very easy to talk with and I really felt that he listened to what I had to say. Not rushed at all."

November 27, 2023

"He was upfront about my situation going to try different routes to reach my goal"

November 27, 2023

"Dr. Pastor is engaging and sensitive and knowledgeable. It is why I have kept him as my doctor."

November 14, 2023

"Good"

November 04, 2023

Credentials

Fellowship

Allegheny General Hospital

School

Temple University School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Int Med-Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Med-Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

West Penn Hospital
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