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
abnormal coronary angiography
abnormal electrocardiogram (ekg)
abnormal stress test
aortic stenosis
aortic valve disease
atherosclerosis
bicuspid aortic valve
cardiac angina
cardiac arrest
cardiac arrhythmias
cardiac risk assessment
cardiopulmonary disease
cardiovascular disease
chest pain
coronary artery calcification
coronary artery disease
coronary calcium scoring
dyspnea on exertion
heart disease
hypertension
mitral valve disease
myocardial infarction (mi)
palpitations
preventative cardiology
tricuspid valve disease
Credentials
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residency
Allegheny General Hospital
OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Fellowship
West Penn Hospital
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Publications
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