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Dr. Salvatore Tirrito, MD

Dr. Salvatore Tirrito, MD

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Salvatore Tirrito, MD is a cardiovascular & pulmonary disease specialist in Tucson, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tirrito has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from Emory University in 1998. He is affiliated with Tucson Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 67 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (67 reviews)

Practice

4729 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson, AZ 85712
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tirrito is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Tirrito's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tirrito

4.1

67 ratings, 44 with a written review
5 Star
75%
75%
4 Star
1%
1%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
16%
16%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Sep 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Gary – May 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Jul 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
4 people found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Campos – Jan 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly Roy – Jan 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Steamtrain – Jan 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robin – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 30, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CBC – Dec 05, 2020
Dr. Tirrito's Reply –
Thank you! We are so happy to hear this!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
TAJ – Dec 04, 2020
Dr. Tirrito's Reply –
Thank you so much for your kind words!
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Charles – Nov 06, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chicki3 – Oct 21, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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J Silvia – Oct 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paula Lundquist – Oct 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Christine Doll – Oct 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 04, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

I strongly feel that in order for us to really have a positive impact on our health that we need to take a more integrative approach to medicine and I am passionate about empowering people to break the cycle of chronic disease through appropriate...read more

biography

I am a Tucson cardiologist who has dedicated my career to promoting healthy lifestyles in the community. I specialize in primary and secondary prevention of heart disease, advanced cardiovascular imaging, vascular medicine and weight loss, exercise...read more
  • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Diseases

  • Cardiology

  • Nuclear Cardiology

  • Cardiology Echocardiography

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  • Eller School Of Business- University Of Arizona Mba

    2017
  • School Of Integrative Medicine - University Of Arizona

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Emory University

    Medical School, 1998
  • Fulbright

    1993
  • University Of Scranton

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Tirrito is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC4729 E Camp Lowell Dr Tucson, AZ 85712
    1

    Practice

    Office9348 E Rita Rd Ste 140 Tucson, AZ 85747
    2

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC5140 E Glenn St Tucson, AZ 85712
    3

    Practice

    Pima Heart Physicians PC1238 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 103 Tucson, AZ 85704
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Tucson Medical Center

      5301 E Grant Rd
      Tucson, AZ 85712
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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