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Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Professional interests include: angioplasty, open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, iliac artery angioplasty, and more.

2315 Myrtle Street
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 456-9197

Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

12311 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090

(878) 332-4271

(878) 332-4482

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Allegheny Health Network

2315 Myrtle Street
Erie, PA 16502

(814) 456-9197

(814) 452-5017

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Allegheny Health Network

320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-8820

(412) 359-8222

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Some issues Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“It was vascular surgeon Dr. Satish C. Muluk who performed the percutaneous transmural arterial bypass with the DETOUR system designed to relieve a circulatory problem that happens when fatty plaque...”—"AHN Wexford unveils 2 new surgeries", Yahoo News, December 2024

“Dr. Satish Muluk, chief of vascular surgery at AGH and lead investigator of the Pittsburgh study, said the procedure could be revolutionary.”—"Experimental treatment repairs abdominal aortic aneurysms", The Spokesman-Review, April 2014

“If both parents have varicose veins, 'there is almost a 75 percent chance their children will develop them, too,' said Dr. Satish Muluk, a vascular surgeon at Allegheny General Hospital in...”—"Treatment varies for varicose veins", Daily Local News, April 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

arterial duplex ultrasound

arterial ultrasound

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD had a list price for arterial duplex ultrasound, arterial ultrasound, carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular studies

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lower extremity venous ultrasound

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular physiologic studies

venous duplex ultrasound

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lower extremity venous duplex, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lower extremity (leg) venous ultrasound, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular physiologic studies, and venous duplex ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2012 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	141
minimally invasive procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	111
vascular procedures	191

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2013 were vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	143
ultrasound (sonogram)	118
vascular procedures	181

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	27
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2014 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	112
endarterectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	13
neck surgery	11
pelvic imaging	26
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	255

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	36
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2015 were vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	211
vascular procedures	272

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	606
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	82
Less than 65	158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2016 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	180
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	192
inpatient care	192
neck surgery	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	210
vascular procedures	291

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	55
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2017 were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191
ultrasound (sonogram)	188
vascular procedures	247

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	46
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2018 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	12
doctor visit	258
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	310
vascular procedures	447

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	507
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	77
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2019 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	20
doctor visit	233
hospital care	263
inpatient care	263
minimally invasive procedures	13
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	411
vascular procedures	517

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	514
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	68
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2020 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	277
vascular procedures	333

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	68
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2021 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	208
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132
ultrasound (sonogram)	204
vascular procedures	251

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	51
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA during 2022 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	132
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
vascular procedures	243

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	45
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Wexford, PA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

angioplasty	12
dialysis access procedures	20
doctor visit	174
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
minimally invasive procedures	12
neck surgery	13
pelvic imaging	19
stent placement (stenting)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	217
vascular procedures	293

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	365
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	104
85 and over	50
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	180

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Education & Training

He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Vascular Surgery American Board of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Endologix, Inc.	$51,441 AFX $34,066	Nellix $2,562	OVATION $380	Pevar $274	$14,159
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$11,110 ENTRE $11,110
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$4,911 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $4,109	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $321	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $289	ENROUTE .014 Guidewire $192
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,889 Endurant $1,051	Aptus Heli-FX $163	CareLink $83	Aortic Stent Grafts $83	$2,509
CVRx, Inc.	$3,235 Barostim Neo System $3,235
Other	$9,651 EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $1,775	AI - Advanced Tech $959	Endurant $644	ENDURANT IIS $579	Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $508	Other $5,186

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$44,225
Travel and Lodging	$29,105
Food and Beverage	$9,657
Education	$1,250

Research Payments

Dr. Satish Chandra Muluk, MD has received 197 research payments totaling $413,954.

Biography

Dr. Satish Muluk's specialties are vascular surgery, critical care (intensive care medicine), and cardiothoracic surgery. He practices in Pittsburgh, PA, Wexford, PA, and Erie, PA. In addition to English, Dr. Muluk speaks Telugu. His clinical interests include endarterectomy, stent placement (stenting), and iliac artery angioplasty. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. After completing medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Muluk performed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.