Puvalai M. Vijaykumar MD, Cardiac Electrophysiologist
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Puvalai M. Vijaykumar MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5125 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15224

About

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

MaleEnglish 48 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiology

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

5125 Liberty Avenue -
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
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1707 WATSON BLVD -
WARNER ROBINS, GA 31093
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Practice At 5125 Liberty Ave

5125 Liberty Ave -
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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New patients: 412-687-8838
Fax: 412-687-4050

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