William Bradley Pifalo M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
120 5th Ave Suite 748 Pittsburgh PA, 15222About
Dr. William Pifalo is a cardiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pifalo specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Pifalo also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1980
Universit‡ degli Studi di Bologna Scuola di Medicina e Chirurgia 1980
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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