Dr. Barry Alpert, MD

Cardiology ·

Male ·

Age 73

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Dr. Barry Alpert, MD is a cardiology specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 43 years. He graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 1971 and specializes in cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology, and more.

Arrhythmia Associates

4815 Liberty Ave Ste 204

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Contact Information

(412) 681-5500

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Dr. Alpert's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alpert performs Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation more than 92% of his peers

Dr. Alpert performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers

Heart Disease

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alpert treats Heart Disease more than 90% of his peers

Dr. Alpert treats this condition more than 90% of his peers

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Cardiac Electrophysiology

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Alpert performs Cardiac Electrophysiology more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Alpert performs this procedure more than 85% of his peers

Dr. Alpert's conditions and procedures:

Ablation for Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias

Aneurysm

Angina and Acute Coronary Syndrome

Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Valve Disease

Aortic Valve Regurgitation

Arrhythmias

Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Flutter

Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation

Autonomic Disorders

Benign Tumor

Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

Cardiomegaly

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiovascular Stress Test

Cardioversion, Elective

Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair

Carotid Artery Disease

Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)

Chest Pain

Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)

Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital Heart Disease

Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Electrophysiological Study

Endocarditis

Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)

Heart Disease

Heart Murmur

Heart Palpitations

Heart Surgery

Hyperlipidemia

Hypertension

Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease

Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease

Hypertensive Heart Disease

Hypotension

Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator

Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload

Mitral Valve Disease

Mitral Valve Regurgitation

Mitral Valve Stenosis

Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement

Paracentesis

Pericardial Disease

Peripheral Artery Catheterization

Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary Edema

Pulmonary Hypertension

Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator

Septal Defect

Syncope

Thoracentesis

Thrombosis

Tilt Testing or Cardiac Event Monitors

Tricuspid Valve Disease

Vascular Disease

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Internal Medicine

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Education

1976

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

Fellowship Hospital

1974

Boston City Hospital Harvard

Residency Hospital

1973

Barnes Hospital Washington University

Residency Hospital

1972

Barnes Hospital Washington University

Internship Hospital

1971

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine

Medical School

1976

1974

1973

1972

1971

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Alpert's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alpert

4.6

Based on 13 reviews

5 Stars	84.61538461538461%	(11)
4 Stars	7.6923076923076925%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	7.6923076923076925%	(1)

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An exceptional doctor, caring and an expert in his field. He has treated me for over 30 years. He helped me with my heart problems when others could not.

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James E. Biesinger in Johnstown, pa – Mar 03, 2018

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Told his office I wanted an appointment to discuss ablation for afib. He spent half an hour telling about afib and then told me he didn't do ablation anymore. Then he tried to sell me on a pace maker.

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Pittsburgh, PA – Jul 09, 2017

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What can you say about a guy who is so reliable for so long? He has been there to help me thorough some of the most difficult health issues that I have had to deal with. The world needs a lot more Dr. Barry Alperts.

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David C in Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 01, 2016

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