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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
Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave
1st floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.6550
Fax: 412.359.6494
*Primary Location
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 878.332.4214
Fax: 878.332.4468
Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion
12311 Perry Hwy
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 878.332.4214
Fax: 878.332.4468
Indu G Poornima, MD
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
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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Patient Comments
April 01, 2021
Excellent [...] services
March 30, 2021
good
March 22, 2021
very good with explaining care and what I can do to continue taking care of self
March 19, 2021
Dr. Poornima is fantastic, as is her staff.
March 15, 2021
[...] recommended Dr. Poornima [...]. I have been VERY PLEASED with the care Dr. Poornima has been providing.
February 28, 2021
very good experience
February 01, 2021
All good as the provider was very very good. [...]
January 26, 2021
I met Dr. Poormina while I was a patient at AGH, and was very impressed with her. Because of that, I chose her as my cardiologist. I have the utmost respect for her professionalism and knowledge.
January 26, 2021
Dr. Poornima is an excellent practitioner and responds to questions on person and through MyChart in a amber that demonstrates her care. [...]
January 18, 2021
1st visit. great Dr.
December 23, 2020
Dr. Poornima is very easy to talk to and showed concern for my continued improvement.
December 15, 2020
Dr. Poornima is always excellent, shows compassion and concern. Extremely knowledgeable.
December 01, 2020
Everyone was kind and caring.
November 25, 2020
excellent experience
November 24, 2020
Dr. Poornima is excellent. She listens, provides options and includes me in care decisions.
November 04, 2020
always makes me feel like an equal team member on my health care associates.
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!
