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Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 38
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Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 38
Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA.

About

Dr. Serna-Gallegos graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO. Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Serna-Gallegos currently practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and are affiliated with Clarion Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and Weirton Medical Center. Dr. Serna-Gallegos has experience treating conditions like Aortic Dissection among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Serna-Gallegos' office accepts new patients. Dr. Serna-Gallegos is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Surgery
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Subacute Endocarditis
Ventricular Fibrillation
Aneurysm Repair
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Port Placements or Replacements
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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    Navigate Plus POS
    Options PPO
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  • MVP Health Plan EPO
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  • Choice Care PPO
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO
    2012
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. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Serna-Gallegos' profile.

Dr. Serna-Gallegos frequently treats the following conditions: Aortic Dissection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD is affiliated with Clarion Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian and Weirton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Clarion Hospital

    1 Hospital Dr, Clarion, PA

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Weirton Medical Center

    601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV