Summary

Dr. Claudio Lima is a thoracic surgeon who also specializes in cardiovascular disease. He graduated from Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo (Ufes) Faculdade De Medicina and completed his residency at Union Memorial Hospital. With 54 years of experience in cardiac care, Dr. Lima brings extensive expertise to complex heart and chest procedures. He is fluent in Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.

Dr. Lima practices at multiple locations throughout Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania, with his primary affiliation at UPMC Passavant McCandless. His clinical focus includes treating coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease affecting women. He performs coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery. Patients rate Dr. Lima an average of 2.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 2.6
  • 54 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
  • Union Memorial Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Claudio A B Lima has 11 locations

Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease

5200 Centre Ave Ste 715Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Dr. Claudio A B Lima

125 N Franklin Dr Ste AWashington, PA 15301

Washington Health System Cardiovascular Care

125 N Franklin Dr Ste 1Washington, PA 15301
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advanced Surgical Hospital

100 Trich Dr Ste 1Washington, PA 15301

Upmc Mercy

1400 Locust StPittsburgh, PA 15219

The Washington Hospital

155 Wilson AveWashington, PA 15301

Upmc Presbyterian

200 Lothrop StPittsburgh, PA 15213

Upmc Shadyside Hospital

5230 Centre AvePittsburgh, PA 15232

Upmc Altoona

620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601

Upmc Western Maryland

12500 Willowbrook RdCumberland, MD 21502

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Thoracic SurgeryGastroenterologyCardiovascular DiseaseInterventional Cardiology
Accepts New Patients
2.6 
4.1 
4.8 
54 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Pittsburgh , PANew Brunswick , NJPittsburgh , PAPittsburgh , PA
Med School: Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo (Ufes) Faculdade De Medicina Med School: Kyoto Prefectural University Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Claudio A B Lima

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Claudio A B Lima has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Claudio A B Lima has the following area of expertise

  • Cardiovascular Disease

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Union Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo (Ufes) Faculdade De Medicina in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Lima's NPI number is 1285737858.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Claudio Lima affiliated with?
Dr. Claudio Lima is affiliated with Upmc Passavant Mccandless.
Is Dr. Claudio Lima accepting new patients?
Dr. Claudio Lima has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Claudio Lima accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Claudio Lima has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Claudio Lima speak?
Dr. Claudio Lima speaks Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.
Does Dr. Claudio Lima accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Claudio Lima accepts on their Vitals profile.

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