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Robert Biederman, MD, Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA, Allegheny General Hospital

RobertW.BiedermanMDFACC, FAHA, FASA, Professor CMU & Drexel

Cardiology Pittsburgh, PA

Echocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Director, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Cardiologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Robert Biederman is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and has been in practice 22 yrs. He specializes in cardiovascular MRI, echocardiography, stress imaging, non-invasive cardiology and is experienced in general cardiology, hypertension, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, CAD, and echocardiography.

Education & Training

  • Charleston Southern University
    Charleston Southern UniversityB.S., Biology, Chemistry & English minors, 1983
  • Citadel
    CitadelBachelors, Biology, 1980
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterCardiovascular Disease/NHLBI CMR Fellowship, 1998 - 2000
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1996 - 2000
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 2024
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2000
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors, Cardiology 2013-2023
  • Best Doctors in America 2011-2023
  • Top 10 paper of 'All time' SCMR, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Left Atrial Appendage Myxofibrosarcoma: A Rare Masquerader of Myxoma and Thrombus—“All That Glitters Is Not Gold”  
    Walter E Mcgregor, George Gabriel, Bang Tang, Robert W Biederman, Echocardiography
  • Contrast-enhanced CMR is equally effective as TEE in the evaluation of left atrial appendage thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing pulmonary vein is...  
    Rathi VK, Reddy ST, Anreddy S, Belden W, Yamrozik JA, Williams RB, Doyle M, Thompson DV, Biederman RW, Heart Rhythm, 7/27/2013
  • Evaluation of congenital aortic valve anomalies by cardiac MRI  
    Reddy ST, Williams RB, Biederman RW, J Cardiovasc Med, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • [Board 530] Myocardial Cell Tension Drives Population Distribution in Sickness and in Health
    Robert Biederman, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/16/2019
  • [Board 288] Can Efficacy Eclipse Safety? The Additive Value of Pacers/ICDs in the CMR Environment̎
    Robert W. Biederman, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/16/2019
  • Dynamic CMR Cardiac Anatomy: The 'Cypress Tree' Papillary Muscle Root.
    Biederman RWW, Doyle M, Axel L, Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
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Lectures

  • Evaluation of Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy via Cardiovascular MRI 
    World Congress of Cardiology, Vancouver, Canada - 7/1/2013
  • Use of Cardiac MRI to Define Anatomic and Physiologic Changes Within the Atria and Appendage: A Focus on Post PVI Remodeling. 
    Pittsburgh Atrial Fibrillation Symposium - 5/1/2013
  • Use of MultiHance for assessment of non-ischemic cardiomyopathies 
    Bracco Summit Symposium on Gadolinium, Advances in MRA: The Leaders Convene , Washington DC - 4/1/2013
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Other

  • "Echocardiography for all or should we limit its use to cardiologists? 
    Robert W. W. Biederman, Radiology Today
    6/1/2012
  • Evaluation of Pacemakers and AICD's in the setting of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: should we be Doing them. 
    Robert W. W. Biederman, Vancouver Today, by Alex Stewart
    8/1/2013
  • Sudden cardiac death in a 23 year old. Commentary on anomalous coronary arteries and SCD in the sudden death of a Pittsburgh marathoner 
    Robert W. W. Biederman, Channel 4 TV
    5/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Health Experts Say Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Outweigh Concerns
    Health Experts Say Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Outweigh ConcernsAugust 20th, 2021
  • New England Journal of Medicine Article Co-Authored by AGH Cardiologist Details Safety of MRI for Patients with Implantable Cardiac Devices
    New England Journal of Medicine Article Co-Authored by AGH Cardiologist Details Safety of MRI for Patients with Implantable Cardiac DevicesFebruary 23rd, 2017
  • Study: MRI Scans Safe for Some Patients with Heart Devices
    Study: MRI Scans Safe for Some Patients with Heart DevicesFebruary 22nd, 2017

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