Summary

Dr. Simon Chough is a cardiovascular disease specialist with internal medicine training who has practiced for 38 years. He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Shadyside Hospital. Dr. Chough speaks English and brings nearly four decades of experience to his cardiology practice.

Dr. Chough is affiliated with Penn Highlands Mon Valley and practices at multiple locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Latrobe, Mount Pleasant, and Greensburg. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and focuses on heart conditions affecting women specifically. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms, contrast echocardiography, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Shadyside Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Simon H Chough has 3 locations

Independence Health Frick Hospital

508 S Church StMount Pleasant, PA 15666

Independence Health System Cardiology

530 South St Fl 2Greensburg, PA 15601
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.8 
38 Years of Experience 64 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Latrobe , PAJeannette , PAJohnstown , PASylmar , CA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Simon H Chough

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Gateway Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Simon H Chough has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Simon H Chough has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Chest Pain
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Simon H Chough holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Shadyside Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Chough's NPI number is 1972575769.

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