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Christopher Link, MD

4.8

(102 reviews)

Cardiovascular Disease

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AGH McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute

*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.6550
Fax: 412.359.3282

Dr. Link received his medical degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL. He completed a residency in internal medicine from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. He continued his training at Presbyterian Hospital with fellowships in cardiology and heart failure.

Dr. Link has expertise in advanced heart failure, cardiac mechanical support and LVAD management, heart transplant medicine, and pulmonary hypertension. His research interests include right ventricular function imaging techniques, LVAD implantation, and the physiology of vasoactive agents. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology. He has made numerous presentations at national conferences and has published research articles.

Heart Failure

Heart Transplantation

Pulmonary Hypertension

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Internship, Residencies & Fellowships

Residency

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Internship, Residencies & Fellowships

School

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Board

American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine – Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(102 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.8

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.9

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.9

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

4.8

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

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Patient Comments

June 01, 2021

Dr. Link substituted for regular cardiologist for surgical clearance. I was very favorably impressed with him.

May 17, 2021

With me telling people that I'm pleased with this team it's like lighting a Neon sign!

April 19, 2021

Dr. Link was excellent.

April 12, 2021

I really love my doctor, he is everything you want to find in a doctor.

March 28, 2021

I am very pleased with my cardiologist and others helping with my care

March 26, 2021

All good. No bad.

March 26, 2021

Dr. Link always shows wonderful & consideration for my health & emotional wellbeing!

March 15, 2021

Dr. Link is one of, if not the, best doctor that I have worked with both in terms of apparent knowledge as well as being quite personable with his patients. This is also apparent with his staff.

January 30, 2021

my first visit with Dr Link, felt he was well prepared and had reviewed my chart before visit so that he had knowledge of me personally.

December 22, 2020

good

December 08, 2020

I have a great deal of confidence in Dr. Link and his staff !! I feel very comfortable speaking with him about anything !

December 08, 2020

this was my first interaction with Dr. Link. I am very impressed with knowledge and how he communicates with me.

December 01, 2020

Dr Link is great