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Michael P. Siegenthaler, MD
Michael P. Siegenthaler, MD

    Dr. Michael P. Siegenthaler is an internationally renowned heart surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Heart Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute (HLESI), specializing in the use of cardiac-assist devices to improve survival and quality of life for patients.

    Dr. Siegenthaler also specializes in repairs of the aorta following disease or traumatic injury. Presently, Dr. Siegenthaler is co-principal investigator of the multi-center Impella 2.5 miniature heart pump study for patients undergoing high risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.

    Dr. Siegenthaler also is involved with the newly established UPMC Cardiogenic Shock Team, which allows him to work collaboratively with a hybrid of cardiac specialists to determine the best treatment strategies for patients suffering from an advanced form of heart failure known as cardiogenic shock.

    Schedule29 Mar 2024