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Indu G Poornima, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
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Expertise: Arrhythmias,See all...

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Locations

Allegheny General Hospital (Primary)
320 E North Ave, 1st floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fax (412) 359-6494
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Fax (878) 332-4468

Dr. Poornima provides specialized care for individuals with cardiac symptoms. Her expertise includes echocardiography, cardiac PET, and nuclear cardiac imaging. She also focuses on women’s heart health, including pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease.

She earned her degree at Stanley Medical College at University of Madras in Chennai, India, and completed her residency at Wayne State University Health Center in Detroit, Michigan.

She pursued additional training with a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and nuclear cardiology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Poornima is Medical Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Heart Center at Allegheny Health Network.

She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Tamil

Expertise

Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis Prevention
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Bradycardia
Bradycardia
Cardio-Oncology
Cardiology
Cholesterol
Cholesterol Health Center
Congestive Heart Failure
Echocardiography
Heart Attack
Heart Failure
Heart Murmurs
Heart Palpitations
High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lipid Disorders
Nuclear Cardiology
Stroke Prevention
Valvular Heart Disease
Women's Cardiology
Women's Heart Disease

Ratings

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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

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Recent Patient Comments

"The doctor gave me a thorough examination and important information about my heart issues."

February 21, 2024

"Dr. Poornima and her team always earn a 5 star review, as that's how they treat me."

February 20, 2024

"I have recommended the dr. to several friends and family."

February 20, 2024

"Dr.Poornima is the best, always listens, explains things well and never seems like she is rushing you out the door!"

February 18, 2024

"Dr. Poornima is an outstanding Doctor. I know that I am getting the best care by her. She not only takes excellent care of my heart, but also of my health as a whole. She is thoughtful, informative and so compassionate. I have peace of mind that I am in the best hands at the best hospital!"

February 05, 2024

"Excellent care by this provider and staff no matter how busy they are."

February 04, 2024

"Dr. P listening intently and patiently to me and after I was done explaining my symptoms she knew exactly what to do. [...] follow up with my PCP and if I have a question specifically for her I am to call her right away."

January 23, 2024

"I liked this doctor, she has beautiful hair,"

December 19, 2023

"Dr. Poornima is awesome"

December 16, 2023

"Very nice Doctor"

November 18, 2023

Credentials

Positions

Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology including the Women''s Heart Center
Medical Director, Nuclear Cardiology

Fellowship

Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Medical College of Wisconsin

School

Stanley Medical College

Board

American Board of Int Med-Cardiovascular Disease

Residency

Wayne State University Health Center
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