Benjamin Kalsmith, MD, FACC, Internist
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Benjamin Kalsmith, MD, FACC

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

5/5(4)
5750 Centre Ave Ste 510 Pittsburgh PA, 15206
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Dr. Benjamin Kalsmith is a cardiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Kalsmith 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. Kalsmith also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

University of Vermont Medical Degree 2005

University of Vermont Bachelor ofArts Degree, Biology 2001

Board Certification

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Radial and Femoral Access Complex Coronary Interventions- CSI and ShockwavePercutaneous Left VentricularAssist Implantation: Impella and Tandem Amyloid SpecialistHypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Advanced Lipid ManagementNuclear CardiologyAdvanced Heart Failure and Transplant Management Endomyocardial BiopsyReveal Linq implantation Medical Student Preceptor

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Interventional Cardiology andAdvanced Heart Failure Staff Cardiovascular Disease Specialist of Pittsburgh- Partner 2013 - Present
  • Interventional Cardiology- Staff St. Lukes Medical Center 2012 - 2013

Fellowships

  • Tufts Medical Center Interventional Cardiology  2012
  • Tufts Medical Center General Cardiology  2011
  • Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA Interventional C Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant  2009

Benjamin Kalsmith, MD, FACC's Practice location

Cardiovascular Disease Specialists of Pittsburgh

5750 Centre Ave Ste 510 -
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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