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Dr. David West, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. David West, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. David West, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 49
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. David West, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. West graduated from ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY. Dr. David West, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has 18 years experience. Dr. West currently practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and are affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, UPMC Horizon-Greenville, UPMC Kane and UPMC Presbyterian. At present, Dr. West received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. West's office accepts new patients. Dr. West is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
Constrictive Pericarditis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tilt_Testing
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
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    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
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    Choice POS
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Premium Network Plans PPO
    Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • PPOBlue PPO
    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    Performance Blue
    BCBS PPO
    KeystoneBlue

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Patient Reviews
Feb 06, 2017
Dr. West did my 83 year old mother's Aortic Valve replacement surgery 2 years ago. Today she is doing very well thanks to Dr. West. We think he is an amazing surgeon and has a great staff!
Tracy Heider in Greensburg, PA — Feb 06, 2017
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David West, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. West's profile.

Dr. David West, MD is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, Penn Highlands Mon Valley, UPMC Horizon-Greenville, UPMC Kane and UPMC Presbyterian.

Yes, Dr. David West, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Penn Highlands Mon Valley

    1163 Country Club Rd, Monongahela, PA

  • UPMC Horizon-Greenville

    110 N Main St, Greenville, PA

  • UPMC Kane

    4372 Route 6, Kane, PA

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA