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Dr. Gavin Hickey, MD

Dr. Gavin Hickey, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Gavin Hickey, MD is a cardiologist in Latrobe, PA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

5832 State Route 981 Latrobe, PA 15650

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hickey is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hickey specializes in the areas of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology & Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Hickey's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hickey

3.7
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
67%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
33%
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Dr. Hickey is the reason I am still here.
Dr. Gavin Hickey has been one of the few shining stars in the dark sky that covered my world almost 2 years ago. At only 43 yrs old, I was diagnosed with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. I had always been healthy and had no idea how to navigate this new journey. Dr. Hickey has helped me understand & accept this new permanent condition. He has explained any and every question I have brought to him. He has remained positive even when I haven't been. He has shared ideas for coping with so much change & provided resources to improve not only my cardiovascular health but my mental health & quality of life now that most of my life is very different due to the PAH. I can honestly say Dr. Hickey is the one person who listened to me when I was lost and confused... He is the one person who showed me that its natural to feel that way and what to do to get through it. And I am eternally grateful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nichole C. – Jul 01, 2024
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Dr. Hickey is an amazing Doctor, he saved my husbands life. He is invested, caring, smart and thorough. My husband has gone through everything from Stage 4 cancer to a heart attack to a heart transplant. Dr. Hickey has never steered us wrong. He fought for our care and has been there 100% through my husbands heart transplant. I do not know where we would be without his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Brooke Radnor – Aug 10, 2021
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Poor bedside manner.Will deliver devastating news to a patient without a nurse or family at there bedside
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Kimberly Kardes in Pittsburgh, PA – Aug 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Gavin W Hickey, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the American Board of Internal Medicine...read more

biography

Gavin W. Hickey, MD, is an advanced heart failure and transplant, pulmonary hypertension cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant, and echocardiography by the American Board of Internal Medicine...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Rochester / Cancer Center

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute5832 State Route 981 Latrobe, PA 15650
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute400 Oxford Dr Ste 75 Monroeville, PA 15146
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute4448 Old William Penn Hwy Murrysville, PA 15668
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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

    View all awards

    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
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St
    Bedford, VA 24523
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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