Atizazul Mansoor, MD Named President of UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pennsylvania
April 10, 2026
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is proud to announce that Atizazul Mansoor, MD, has been named president of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mansoor joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2013 and currently serves as the program director of the Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, chair of Non-Invasive Cardiology, and director of Interventional Imaging. Throughout his tenure, he has made significant contributions to the organization through his dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Dr. Mansoor received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Following medical school, Dr. Mansoor completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease and residency in intern medicine at Brown Alpert Medical School. He specializes in cardiology and is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
“It is an honor to be named president of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pennsylvania,” Dr. Mansoor says. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team of heart experts who are committed to advancing cardiovascular care. Together, we will continue to build UPMC’s legacy of innovation, excellence, and compassionate care for the communities we serve.”
About UPMC
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is home to experts in all areas of cardiovascular care, making it one of the largest and most experienced cardiovascular programs in the region. As pioneers in cardiovascular health since 1956, physicians at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. were the first in the region to perform open heart surgery, coronary artery balloon angioplasty, TAVR and MitraClip.
The Central Pa. team consistently earns a three-star rating — the highest rating possible — from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). In the most recent rating period, the team achieved the highest rating possible in three out of five categories for patient care and outcomes. This places the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. among the most elite cardiac surgery programs in the United States and Canada.
To learn more about the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, or to refer a patient, email HVIReferral@upmc.edu.
