Barry Leonard Alpert MD
Cardiac Electrophysiologist | Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
4815 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Barry Alpert is a Cardiac Electrophysicist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Alpert performs testing procedures on patients hearts electrical system in order to assess timing and abnormalities associated with electrical activities of the heart. Adult Cardiac Electrophysiologists are trained to treat irregular heartbeats, and carry out electrophysiology studies or ablations.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1971
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Flutter
- Cardiomyopathy
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