
Puvalai M. Vijaykumar MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
5125 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15224About
Puvalai M. Vijaykumar, MD, FACC, CCDS, works within Pittsburgh Cardiac Electrophysiology Associates PC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vijaykumar works as an invasive cardiologist and an interventional electrophysiologist; which has him responsible for using special catheters guided into the heart to create a 3-dimensional map of the heart’s electrical impulse conduction system. Dr. Vijaykumar has over 35 years of experience in the field, resulting in him being recognized with the distinction of Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His skill and knowledge has led him to participate in local and international lecutres; granting him Best Teacher Award in 2004 and 2006.
Education and Training
Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India 1978
Madras Medical College 1976
Stanley Medical College 1978
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Echocardiography
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology; American Board of Nuclear Medicine; Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Received the Best Teacher Award from Teaching in the Cardiac Fellowship Program in 2004 and 2006
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
Internships
- Cabrini Medical Center
Fellowships
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Heart and Lung Society, American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Has been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Having the two things you need in medicine: Goods to deliver and being able to deliver them.
Favorite professional publications
- Heart Rhythm Journal
Puvalai M. Vijaykumar MD's Practice location
Practice At 5125 Liberty Ave
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