Ritu Thamman MD FACC FASE
Echocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Associate Professor of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Medical School
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490 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone+1 412-359-5131
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Summary
- Dr. Ritu Thamman is a cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine . She also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi and Spanish. She specializes in adult heart disease, echocardiography, cardiothoracic imaging, and non-invasive cardiology and is experienced in echocardiography, cardiac ct / mri, and advanced cardiac imaging.
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1997 - 2000
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1996 - 1997- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1991 - 1994
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1997 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2000 - 2011
NY State Medical License 1993 - 2003
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Nuclear Cardiologynuclear Cardiology- National Board of EchocardiographyEchocardiography
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FASE) American Society of Echocardiography
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Reframing Cardiovascular Equity With Upstream Drivers: Legally Compliant, Outcomes-Driven Strategies for Today.Ritu Thamman, Celina M Yong, Gladys P Velarde, Kardie Tobb, Ifeoma Onuorah Ezenekwe
JACC. Advances. 2026-08-26 - Multimodality Imaging for Diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease in Latin American Women from IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Collaboratory.Ritu Thamman, Isabel Berrocal, Teresa Massardo, Amalia Peix, Diana Paez
Current Cardiology Reports. 2025-08-04 - LAA Thrombus and Stroke From Surgical LAA Closure Failure From Suture Insufficiency Treated With LAAO.Vladyslav Kavalerchyk, Stephan Stöbe, Andreas Hagendorff, Torsten Doenst, Ritu Thamman
JACC. Case Reports. 2025-07-02
Press Mentions
Health Innovation Pavilion Opening SessionNovember 20th, 2025- Protecting Your Heart: What Women Need to KnowFebruary 27th, 2025
- Ladies, Do You Know the Signs of Heart Disease?February 20th, 2025
Committees
- Member, ACC WIC Leadership Council 2019 - Present
- member, Humanities Panel University of Pittsburgh 2016 - Present
- working group member, ACC Disparities in Care 2015 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Hindi, Spanish
External Links
- University of Pittsburghhttps://bioethics.pitt.edu/people/ritu-thamman-md
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