Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD
Dr. Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO in 2012. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC East and UPMC Presbyterian. He is accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
200 Lothrop St Pittsburgh, PA 15213Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Serna-Gallegos specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
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Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of...read moreCardiothoracic Surgery
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University Of Southern Colorado
Medical School, 2012
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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