The Heart & Vascular Center of BMH provides patients with a network of experienced cardiac specialists, complemented by a staff of expertly-trained nurses and technicians.

Dr. Dean Wolz
Chief of Heart & Vascular Services

Dean Wolz, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a widely-recognized expert in the field of interventional cardiology. A graduate of the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Dr. Wolz did an internal medicine residency at York Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Pennsylvania, and a cardiovascular fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital.

From 1994 to 2008, Dr. Wolz was a partner in the Frazier-Hart, Inc., Cardiovascular Group. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and cardiac angiography and is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the Pennsylvania Medical Society and the Allegheny County Medical Society.

Dr. George Davliakos
Director, Open Heart Surgery Program

George P. Davliakos, M.D., the Director of the Open Heart Surgery Program at the Heart & Vascular Center of BMH, is a highly-respected cardiothoracic surgeon who practiced for 15 years with Three Rivers Cardiac Institute before joining the Butler Health System.

A Pittsburgh native, Dr. Davliakos received an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He did a surgical internship at Mercy Hospital and his cardiothoracic residency at the University of Massachusetts. He has staff privileges at several Pittsburgh area hospitals and is a member of the Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Medical Societies.





Learn why BHS has changed the name of the HeartCenter to reflect our new services.

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Watch Dr. Davliakos, Director, Open Heart Surgery Program, recall the progress and accomplishments over the last ten years.

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Listen to Dr. Mahmood describe the comprehensive care that is provided at the new Heart & Vascular Center.

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