
Dr. Shahab Akvan M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
320 E North Ave Division Of General Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Shahab Akvan is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Akvan specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Akvan typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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