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Dr. Arjun Pennathur, MD

Dr. Arjun Pennathur, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Arjun Pennathur, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY in 2000. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (Medical Oncology)

5115 Centre Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pennathur specializes in the areas of Critical Care Surgery, General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Arjun Pennathur, MD, FACS, specializes in thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He completed his undergraduate education at St. Xavier's College and received his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College....read more

biography

Arjun Pennathur, MD, FACS, specializes in thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He completed his undergraduate education at St. Xavier's College and received his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College....read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Johns Hopkins University / School Of Radiologic Technology

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (Medical Oncology)

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (Medical Oncology)5115 Centre Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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