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Dr. Claudio Lima, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.2 (6)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Claudio Lima, MD

Dr. Claudio Lima, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from SANTA BARBARA COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE and is affiliated with Washington Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lima an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Lima works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in Washington, PA. They are accepting new patients and accept Cigna, Humana and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lima's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Upmc
    5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 623-3140
  2. 2
    Tri-county Orthopaedics
    125 N Franklin Dr Ste 1, Washington, PA 15301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (724) 531-6600
  3. 3
    Upmc Presbyterian
    200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 648-6200

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  • Washington Hospital

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    About Dr. Claudio Lima, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1285737858
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • SANTA BARBARA COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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