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Dr. Ricci Minella, MD

Dr. Ricci Minella, MD

Cardiology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ricci Minella, MD is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital and UPMC Passavant-McCandless. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

5750 Centre Ave Ste 510 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Telehealth available

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Minella is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret Pittsburgh, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Minella specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Minella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Minella

4.0
27 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
74%
74%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
4%
4%
1 star
22%
22%

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Saved my life.
He was on duty at SSH when I was brought by ambulance for heart attack symptoms. His quick assessment and decision making made all the difference in the outcome. His actions potentially saved me from more severe damage. I will follow his advice and plans for my ongoing recovery.
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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Paul S. – Oct 21, 2024
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Rude
Rude to his employees.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 19, 2023
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Dr. Minella was a life saver. I passed a stress test, and he didn't think with my history I should leave it at that. I had a Cath and found I was blocked in two in the high 90's, and another in the low 90's. He put in three stents and he held me accountable to live a better lifestyle if I wanted to live. He didn't sugar coat what I needed...but in a very nice way. I recommend him to all my family & friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rico – Mar 10, 2023
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Dr. Minella saved my life.
After going to another cardiologist for 10 years, a friend of mine suggested I see Dr. Minella. He found two blockages, one was 92% and the other was 97%. That was almost 20 years ago. Dr. Minella saved my life.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Robert Jackson – Aug 17, 2022
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Dr. Minella is wonderful doctor he’s caring and knowledgeable about the heart as well as most other medical problems over the last 22 years that I’ve been seeing Dr Minella he has told me to have other medical things he believed I was having directed me to the right doctor to have it checked out and Dr. Minella was right on 99 percent of the time. He’s a very smart caring doctor and I would recommend him to anyone in my family and out. He saved my life a number of times .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kenneth Young – Aug 07, 2021
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MY EXPERIENCE WITH DR MINELLA WAS JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR IN A DOCTOR--VERY DOWN TO EARTH, PROFESSIONAL AND THOROUGH. HIS OFFICE CAN HANDLE ALOT OF TESTS-- LIKE ONE STOP SHOPPING! HIS STAFF IS VERY WELCOMING AND HELPFUL.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
DAWN – Nov 17, 2019
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Dr. Minella is my hero!! Love his bedside manner and is extremely knowledgeable!! I trusted him with Mt headt and would trust him with any of my friends or family hearts. You won’t go wrong with him!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Sandee in Pittsburgh , PA – Mar 07, 2019
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Extremely competent and kind, he cares!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aliquippa, PA – Aug 30, 2017
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You will have very little input regarding your condition or care. The only input that matters is his. Even when trying to share and explain symptoms. The other people in the office are extremely nice and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2017
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Excellent doctor and staff. Takes time to listen to you.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Kevin B in Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ricci Minella, MD is a cardiologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Cardiology-Internal Medicine LTD.5750 Centre Ave Ste 510 Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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Practice

Jefferson Hospital565 Coal Valley Rd Clairton, PA 15025
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC St. Margaret

    815 Freeport Rd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15215
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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 awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop St
    Pittsburgh, PA 15213
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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 awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UPMC Passavant-McCandless

    9100 Babcock Blvd
    Pittsburgh, PA 15237
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding 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 awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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