Peter Pitonak, MD
Invasive; Non - Interventional Cardiology
Meet Peter Pitonak, MD
Dr. Pitonak is an established invasive, non-interventional cardiologist practicing at CHRISTUS since 2011. He earned his medical degree from Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. He then completed his internship and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of South Alabama Medical Center, along with a fellowship in Cardiology. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.
As a practicing cardiologist in Tyler, TX, he has brought extensive advances in cardiac diagnostic technology to Northeast Texas. He has served as the Medical Director of Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging at CHRISTUS from 2013 to 2023. In this position, he introduced new computed tomography technology, which allowed him to develop cardiac calcium scoring and coronary CT angiogram programs. He also expanded the echocardiography program by introducing three-dimensional cardiac imaging and strain imaging, which allows for more effective and precise diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, he established the PYP scan to allow for a non-invasive, contemporary diagnosis of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis commonly associated with aortic stenosis.
Dr. Pitonak now utilizes his extensive experience in non-invasive cardiac imaging to transition into cardio-oncologic care. Cardio-Oncology is a cutting-edge specialty that aims to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease during and after cancer treatments. Combining his expertise with his reputation for providing compassionate, collaborative, and patient-centered care, Dr. Pitonak will serve the Northeast Texas community as the Medical Director of the Cardio-Oncology Program at CHRISTUS.
State-of-the-Art Care
- Coronary CT Angiogram
- Coronary Calcium Score
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram
- Transthoracic Echocardiogram
- Nuclear Cardiac Stress Imaging
- Cardiac PYP Scan
- Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization
Professional Societies and Education
- Fellowship, Cardiology, University of South Alabama Medical Center, 2008-2011
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Medical Center, 2000-2002
- Internship, Internal Medicine, University of South Alabama Medical Center, 1999-2000
- Internship, Internal Medicine, Slovak Institute of Cardiac and Vascular Diseases, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1997-1999
- Internship, ICU/Anesthesiology, National Cancer Institute, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1995-1997
- Medical Doctorate, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia, 1989-1995
- American College of Cardiology
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography
- European Society of Cardiology
- International Cardio-Oncology Society
- Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Locations
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CHRISTUSHeart & Vascular703 S. Fleishel Ave., Suite 4000, Tyler, TX 75702HoursOpen
- Monday: 24 hr.
- Tuesday: 24 hr.
- Wednesday: 24 hr.
- Thursday: 24 hr.
- Friday: 24 hr.
- Saturday: 24 hr.
- Sunday: 24 hr.
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CHRISTUSMulti specialty Clinic2026 S. Jackson St., Jacksonville, TX 75766HoursOpen
- Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Northeast Texas Cancer and Research Institute501 Saunders Avenue, Suite 320, Tyler, TX 75702
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Jacksonville
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Tyler ContinueCARE Hospital
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna US Healthcare
- AmeriGroup
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- BlueChoice TC
- Brookshire Bros
- CHRISTUS Health Plan
- CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna Healthspring
- First Health
- HealthSmart
- Humana ChoiceCare Network
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Military TRICARE
- Imperial Health Plan Medicare Advantage
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- PHCS TC
- Procare Advantage, LLC
- Rockport Healthcare
- Superior Health Plan
- Texas Childrens Health Plan
- Texas True Choice STAR Health Plan (Foster Care)
- TRICARE South Region
- TriWest
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)
- United Healthcare (UHC)
- United Healthcare (UHC) - Community Plan
- USA Managed Care
Education & Certifications
Fellowship: University of South Alabama Medical Center
Residency: University of South Alabama Medical Center
Medical Education: Univerzita Komenskeho Bratislava
Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Ratings & Reviews
- Overall Quality of Care
- Listened Carefully
- Explained Things Clearly
- Spent Enough Time
- Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient reviews (85)
Keep the good work up and continue being consistent and concerned about your future and passion for your patients.
Always takes time to listen and gives easy to understand feedback.
Always good to see the Doctor!
