Allegheny General Hospital Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Pittsburgh, PA — (412) 359-4773

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

320 E North Avenue
CVI2
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
United States

(412) 359-4773
(412) 359-4773
(412) 362-8677
nael.aldweib@ahn.org
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Affiliations

Allegheny General Hospital
Adult Hospital
Drexel University School of Medicine

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Nael Aldweib, MD, MCR Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Cardiovascular Disease, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine
5
50%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Tracey Ater, MA

2 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Azam Hadi, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Amresh Raina, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Nursing & Other Staff

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Julie Xu, MSW
Meloney Thornton, RN, MSN

Care Setting

6
Allegheny General Hospital
No
Yes
Adult Hospital
Adult Hospital
Adult Hospital
No
No - at age 16
No
No

Training & Research

No
Data valid at 2026

Director's Description

Our program specializes in the comprehensive care of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), with integrated expertise in advanced heart failure, transplant cardiology, and mechanical circulatory support. We provide multidisciplinary care including advanced imaging, invasive hemodynamic assessment, and management of complex congenital anatomy across the lifespan.
As part of a large tertiary care center, we collaborate closely with cardiothoracic surgery, electrophysiology, pulmonary hypertension, and cardio-obstetrics teams. Our program is actively developing referral networks and aims to expand access through regional outreach and partnerships.