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!
Was treated wonderful by their doctor and staff
Good visit reduced my meds so far it is working out .
I felt comfortable and confident with the doctor at all times
You did not feel rushed and left with a feeling of confidence in your treatment
No complaints
Very good communication
Amazing cardiologist!
Always attentive
Excellent
Keep on keeping on
Very professional
Keep up the great work
Thank you for your patience while listening & explaining future procedures.
Great job
Appreciate all of you
Very happy with my provider.
Felt at ease with the doctor and his nurse Lisa.
Made me feel very welcome
Keep up the good work
All around it was a nice doctor patient visit
Love him!
Thanks
Nice to get a good followup. Thanks. See you in two years.
listens to patients very concerned about their health
Very good
keep up the good work
I have confidence in the cardiac care I received now and in the future.
Maybe I should be able to bring some other person in to my appointments so I can get more clarification on both myself and medical staff is saying.
He is great!
Satisfied with service.
Everything was good
I really like Dr. Pitonak. He is very nice and answered all of my questions.
Easy to talk with and to.
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Dr. Pitonak and staff are all very professional. They listen and answer all of my concerns.
Thank You Dr. Pitonak for all that you do in helping me to get better.
No complaints at all.
All the above with excellent care.
He never blames me for problems I’m having.
Thank you!
Keep up the good work!
Keep Up the Great Work !!
Wonderful doctor .... put me at ease
Made me feel at ease.
None.
There is a mutual respect between us
The test results given in My Chart should be in layman’s language . If you want your patient to understand the results don’t use Dr language!
I look forward to my visit each year
Dr P and his team exceed all my expectations of a care providing team.
Thanks
It is such a pleasure to find a medical provider who actually treat you as an individual on a personal level instead of just one of the hard
Appts are usual on time. You don’t have to wait 30 minutes or more to get called
I give him 10 stars.
Dr. Peter Patoniac and staff were great should recamed to anyone.
Thanks to Dr. Pitonak and his staff for making me feel calm and comfortable during a very stressful and emotional time in my life. I felt as though I was getting the best care possible.
Exceptional care by physician and staff
The exit nurse is above and beyond any others I encountered.
We really like all the staff and how they make you feel as a patient
I felt understood and well cared for at all times
doctor was great labs never get done right with christus
I will refer him
Couldn’t have been any better
I'm completely satisfied with Dr. Pitonak's care.
15 minutes means 15 minutes
It was a pleasant surprise when the doctor was familiar with my reason for the visit and followed up on concerns I had from a previous visit. Many doctors need me to tell them why I'm there
he is awesome
Excellent!
Excellent
Always attentive to my medical problem I may be having.
Was very concerned to give me the treatment that I should get
none
Just wanted to say Thank You for taking such good care of me
Need appointment and got it next day. Straight in. Easy parking. You are missing folks at front desk and in parking kiosk. And it’s acfancy front desk b
He respects my desires.
I felt very comfortable.
Teamwork in the hospital and between drs needs work
Outstanding ability to process information and respond definitively.
He understand and listen his pt.
See previous.
Thank you he is awesome doc
He’s the best.
Excellent cardiologist. Does not go overboard on ordering tests and procedures.
