Dr. Sam Buffer Jr, MD
Dr. Sam Buffer Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Buffer Jr has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions and Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Passavant-McCandless and WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
9100 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15237Hospital Highlight
Dr. Buffer Jr is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.
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Sam A Buffer, Jr., MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is vice-chairman of the Cardiovascular Department at UPMC Passavant and is an assistant professor of Medicine at...read morebiography
Sam A. Buffer, Jr., MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is vice-chairman of the Cardiovascular Department at UPMC Passavant and is an assistant professor of Medicine at...read moreCardiology
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1995University Pa
Residency Hospital, 1993University Pa
Internship Hospital, 1991University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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