About Dr. Walter McGregor,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. Walter McGregor and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1994. To date, I have performed approximately 3,000 cardiac surgeries, of which over 1,500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. Read more...

3 Patient Reviews for
Dr. McGregor

"Dr. McGregor was GREAT!"

-- James Verner , Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Robotic Surgery, 06/28/2022

"In Spring 2019, I was an active, middle-aged commercial airline pilot. At a routine physical, I was diagnosed with a severely leaking mitral valve. Suddenly, my heart health was in dire straits. Moreover, I fully realized my 31-year flying career was in serious jeopardy!

I was referred to Dr. Walter McGregor III. Naturally, my wife and I peppered him with many questions at our consultation. We knew within minutes he was the surgeon to fix my broken heart. I showed up for surgery several weeks later on a Thursday morning and returned home Sunday afternoon.

After an uneventful recovery, I was fully re-certified to return to flying. I can not thank Dr. McGregor and his wonderful staff enough for their commitment to getting me back on track. For anyone finding themselves facing heart surgery, I highly recommend this incredibly professional and compassionate surgeon."

-- Michael Sexton, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, 08/29/2019

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Robotic mitral valve repair
  • Complex mitral surgery
  • Standard and investigational catheter-based mitral interventions

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Novel and less invasive approaches to treating valvular heart disease
  • Innovations in resident education

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. Walter McGregor, heart surgeon, graduated from Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine in 1994.

After medical school, Dr. McGregor completed his residency with Allegheny General Hospital in 2003.

Dr. McGregor is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Throughout his career, Dr. McGregor has received many awards and accreditations including the following:
* 2021 Reference surgeon for Mitral Valve Repair Center of Excellence
* Thoracic Surgery Directors Association Member
* International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Member
* Society of Thoracic Surgeons member
* American College of Surgeons Fellow
* Member of Mensa International

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. Walter McGregor, MD

To schedule an appointment with Dr. McGregor, you can:

  • Call (412) 435-9335 right now
  • Request an appointment by clicking here.

The office of Dr. McGregor is located at 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Video with Dr. Walter McGregor

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. McGregor in this video:

  • Ask Dr. Walter McGregor: How Is Mitral Valve Disease Treated?

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Page last updated: July 5, 2022