What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Dr. Andreas met with me first & we discussed my symptoms, test results & concerns in detail. he was very thorough & a good listener. I was very confident in his assessment & recommendation”
More than 1 year ago
“Dr Poornima is by far one of my favorite doctors. Very exact yet compassionate, very knowledgeable, and very considerate. Dr Poornima has always been very helpful, and she and the staff have inspired me to improve specific life-styles to benefit my health!”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Indu Poornima
Dr. Poornima provides specialized care for individuals with cardiac symptoms. Her expertise includes echocardiography, cardiac PET, and nuclear cardiac imaging. She also focuses on women’s heart health, including pregnancy-related cardiovascular disease.
She earned her degree at Stanley Medical College at University of Madras in Chennai, India, and completed her residency at Wayne State University Health Center in Detroit, Michigan.
She pursued additional training with a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and nuclear cardiology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Dr. Poornima is Medical Director of Nuclear Cardiology and Director, Section of Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Heart Center at Allegheny Health Network.
She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
High cholesterol
Coronary Artery Disease
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
Heart valve disorders
Chronic high blood pressure
Heart failure
High cholesterol
Coronary Artery Disease
Office locations
AGH McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute (1 of 2)
12311 Perry Hwy, Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion, Wexford, PA 15090
AGH McGinnis Cardiovascular Institute (2 of 2)
320 E North Ave, Allegheny General Hospital, 1st Fl, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Allegheny General Hospital
Board certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Education and training
- Medical School - Stanley Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Wayne State University (Residency)
- Mayo Clinic (Fellowship)
- Medical College of Wisconsin (Fellowship)
Awards and publications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1588665871
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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I am very impressed that Dr. Poornima utilizes the knowledge of a nutritionist with her patients.
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Dr. Poornima listened careful and explained everything very well.
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Already recommended a friend who is seeing Dr Poornima
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I was very impressed with both Dr Poornima [...] .
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Good experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr. Andreas met with me first & we discussed my symptoms, test results & concerns in detail. he was very thorough & a good listener. I was very confident in his assessment & recommendation
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dr Poornima is by far one of my favorite doctors. Very exact yet compassionate, very knowledgeable, and very considerate. Dr Poornima has always been very helpful, and she and the staff have inspired me to improve specific life-styles to benefit my health!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I have told others about the care that I receive.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Which hospital is Dr. Indu Poornima affiliated with?
Dr. Indu Poornima is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Indu Poornima work with?
Dr. Indu Poornima works with AHN - Cardiovascular Disease.
Where is Dr. Indu Poornima's office located?
Dr. Indu Poornima has 2 office locations, including in Pittsburgh and Wexford, view full addresses on Dr. Poornima's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Indu Poornima have?
Dr. Indu Poornima is certified by Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Indu Poornima?
Dr. Indu Poornima frequently sees patients for Cardiology Consultation , Cardiology Follow Up , Cardiovascular Screening Visit, ECG / EKG Testing, and High Blood Pressure / Hypertension. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Indu Poornima on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Indu Poornima speak?
Dr. Indu Poornima speaks English and Hindi.