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Dr. Sam Buffer, MD
Cardiology* Age 64
Dr. Sam Buffer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Sam Buffer, MD is a Cardiologist in Sewickley, PA.
Dr. Sam Buffer, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Sam Buffer, MD

Cardiology* Age 64
Sewickley, PA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Dr. Sam Buffer, MD is a Cardiologist in Sewickley, PA.

About Dr. Sam Buffer, MD

Dr. Buffer graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University Pa. Dr. Sam Buffer, MD is a Cardiologist in Sewickley, PA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Buffer currently practices at Valley Medical Facilities Inc. and is affiliated with WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. Dr. Buffer has experience treating conditions like Pericardial Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Hypertension, Syncope, Hypokalemia and Sinus Tachycardia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Buffer's office accepts new patients. Dr. Buffer is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pericardial Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Aortic Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Aneurysm
Hypertension
Syncope
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Hypokalemia
Sinus Tachycardia
Lipid Disorders
Heart Palpitations
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Valve Disorders
Aortic Ectasia
Mitral Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Chest Pain
Congenital Heart Defects
Orthostatic Hypotension
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Flutter
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Tilt_Testing
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Heart Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Peripheral Edema
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Arrhythmias
Aortic Stenosis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Angina
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Hypotension
Third Degree Heart Block
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Congestive Heart Failure
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Sinus Bradycardia
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Systolic Heart Failure
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Heart Murmur
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Second Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Atrial Septal Defect
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Acute Endocarditis
Adhesive Pericarditis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Nuclear Stress Testing
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
  • PPOBlue PPO
    KeystoneBlue
    BCBS PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Parnter Network Plans HMO
    Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO Plans
    Premium Network Plans PPO

Where Dr. Sam Buffer, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Valley Medical Facilities Inc.
    111 Hazel Ln, Sewickley, PA 15143
  2. 2 Office
    3 Saint Francis Way Ste 202, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
  3. 3 Office
    20130 Perry Hwy Ste 2300, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

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Mar 20, 2025
Dr Buffer is kind, very easy to talk to, explains things in easy to understand terms, and in general, I am always happy to see him. It's a very comfortable appointment with Dr, Buffer and his staff,
MARION E BEATTIE — Mar 20, 2025
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Meet Dr. Sam Buffer, MD

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Cardiology
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FAQs About Dr. Buffer's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sam Buffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Buffer's profile.

Dr. Buffer frequently treats the following conditions: Pericardial Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Aneurysm, Hypertension, Syncope, Hypokalemia and Sinus Tachycardia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sam Buffer, MD is affiliated with WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, UPMC Passavant-McCandless and UPMC Horizon-Greenville.

Yes, Dr. Sam Buffer, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Pa
    1991
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Pa
    1993
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1995
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Sam Buffer, MD Practices

  • WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital

    112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA

  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA

  • UPMC Horizon-Greenville

    110 N Main St, Greenville, PA

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