John Balacko, MD, is a cardiologist with AHN Cardiovascular Institute. He diagnoses and treats an array of heart conditions, including rare and complex diseases. Dr. Balacko provides patient-centered care for cardiovascular disease. He went to medical school at University of Pittsburg School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balacko did his residency at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and St. Francis Medical Center in Trafford, Pennsylvania. He did a fellowship in interventional cardiology at AHN West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Balacko is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease. He sees patients ages 18 and older.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
cardiac arrest
coronary artery calcification
cardiopulmonary disease
heart disease
aortic stenosis
abnormal stress test
abnormal electrocardiogram (ekg)
cardiovascular disease
tricuspid valve disease
syncope
preventative cardiology
palpitations
myocardial infarction (mi)
mitral valve disease
hypertension
dyspnea on exertion
coronary calcium scoring
single ventricle defect
abnormal coronary angiography
cardiovascular care
exercise intolerance
valvular endocarditis
acute bacterial endocarditis
genetic cardiomyopathy
right heart failure
Credentials
Fellowship
West Penn Hospital
Residency
Allegheny General Hospital
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Medical School
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Publications
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