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Indu G Poornima, MD

4.8

(156 reviews)

Cardiology

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AGH McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute

*Primary Location
Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave
1st floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.6550
Fax: 412.359.6494

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 878.332.4214
Fax: 878.332.4468

Dr. Poornima provides specialized care for individuals with cardiac symptoms. Her expertise includes echocardiography, cardiac PET, and nuclear cardiac imaging. She also focuses on women’s heart health, including pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease.

She earned her degree at Stanley Medical College at University of Madras in Chennai, India, and completed her residency at Wayne State University Health Center in Detroit, Michigan.

She pursued additional training with a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and nuclear cardiology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Poornima is Medical Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Heart Center at Allegheny Health Network.

She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.

Arrhythmias

Atherosclerosis Prevention

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Bradycardia

Cardiology

Cardiology Research

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disorders

Carotid Artery Disease

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Health Center

Congenital Heart Disease

Congestive Heart Failure

Echo

Echocardiography

Heart Attack

Heart Failure

Heart Murmurs

Heart Palpitations

High Cholesterol

Hyperlipidemia

Hypertension

Lipid Disorders

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Arrhythmias

Atherosclerosis Prevention

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Bradycardia

Cardiology

Cardiology Research

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disorders

Carotid Artery Disease

Cholesterol

Cholesterol Health Center

Congenital Heart Disease

Congestive Heart Failure

Echo

Echocardiography

Heart Attack

Heart Failure

Heart Murmurs

Heart Palpitations

High Cholesterol

Hyperlipidemia

Hypertension

Lipid Disorders

Nuclear

Nuclear Cardiology

Stroke Prevention

Structural Heart Disease

Valvular Heart Disease

Ventricular Tachycardia

Women's Cardiology

Women's Heart Disease

Professional Positions

Medical Director, Nuclear Cardiology

Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology including the Women''s Heart Center

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin

Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education

Residency

Wayne State University Health Center

School

Stanley Medical College

Board

American Board of Int Med-Cardiovascular Disease

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.8

(156 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.8

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.8

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.8

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

4.7

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

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Patient Comments

October 03, 2020

I have recommended her to many friends and relatives.

September 01, 2020

a very knowledgeable and caring physician

August 25, 2020

She provides excellent care.

August 25, 2020

She has always been very polite and respectful.

August 18, 2020

Dr. Poornima always takes time to discuss test results, answer any questions and always puts me at ease.

July 14, 2020

Doctor Poornima and her team are my favorite care team. I am always treated with dignity and I am able to actively participate in my care decisions. I count it as a privilege to have this care team on my side.

July 06, 2020

Dr Poornima and the supporting staff are excellent with supporting health issues, addressing any concerns quickly, and recommending pro-active health management. Absolutely pleased with the level of care!

June 23, 2020

My Dr, and Nurse are very caring and understanding. Explains everything to me good or bad. I wouldn't trade them for the world. I feel very blessed to have both of them taking care of me.

May 23, 2020

all was extremely good

May 12, 2020

Very caring and knowledgeable doctor. Highly recommended.

May 05, 2020

Dr. Poornima is an excellent physician.

April 24, 2020

Adequate time was provided in speaking with my Doctor. I did not feel hurried.

April 23, 2020

Dr. Poornima is top-notch!

April 23, 2020

Dr Poornima is great!

March 22, 2020

Great Doctor.

March 04, 2020

Loved the service and physcian

December 30, 2019

I was concerned about a side effect from one of my medications and Dr Poornima listened carefully to my complaint and offered alternatives that may be of benefit. I think other physicians would have been much more dismissive but she really cares and is extremely knowledgeable. I trust her implicitly.

December 18, 2019

Very satisfied.

November 12, 2019

I felt like I was their only patient and I was the president.

November 12, 2019

I did recommend Dr. Poornima to my husband. They have been very thorough in his care.