Charlottesville, VA

About John Vitarello

John Vitarello, MD, was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland. Vitarello is a fellow of Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts and received his Medical Doctorate from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he obtained a Master of Science in Nutrition from Columbia University. While attending Columbia University, he helped lead diet and pharmacologic research trials at the Comprehensive Weight Control Center, Weill Cornell Medicine. 

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How to treat atrial fibrillation: A guide for patients

Afib is a common heart rhyhthm disorder that can lead to serious complications such as stroke. There are many treatments such as cardioversions and ablations.

How a Special CT Scan Predicts Your Risk of Heart Disease

The doctor recommends a medication to lower cholesterol but you’re reluctant. Perhaps your cholesterol is elevated, but not by a lot. In these situations, Dr. John Anthony Pacelli Vitarello suggests a special computed tomography (CT) scan can better assess your risk of coronary artery disease and help you decide on starting cholesterol lowering medication.

Half of Adults Have High Blood Pressure: Do you?

High blood pressure, referred to as hypertension, is a medical condition that afflicts about half of Americans and yet many are unaware they have it...

John Anthony MD Shares Top Weight Loss Strategies To Improve Your Health

You’re not alone if you’re looking to shed a few pounds. Experts like Dr. John Vitarello in Charlottesville, VA, say that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a majority of adults are overweight...

How to Make Sense of your Cholesterol Test

Knowing your cholesterol level can save your life. According to a study published by the American Heart Association, a heart attack occurs every forty seconds in the United States. Fortunately, blockages in the arteries of the heart, known as coronary artery disease, are preventable, and it starts with knowing your cholesterol level.

What Are The Most Common Symptoms Of Pulmonary Hypertension?

Pulmonary hypertension is a condition where the pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs becomes too high. Medical experts in Charlottesville...

How Dr. John Anthony Pacelli Vitarello Is Helping Americans Fight Heart Disease

Dr. John Vitarello is a medical doctor and fellow of cardiovascular disease at the University of Virginia. He graduated from Columbia University...

An Interview with John Vitarello Cardiologist

John Vitarello is a cardiologist, medical researcher, and fellow of cardiovascular disease at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Born and raised in Frederick, Maryland...

WHAT ARE RISK FACTORS FOR HAVING DIABETES? DR. JOHN VITARELLO SHEDS INSIGHT

nsulin is a hormone that helps the body move sugar from the bloodstream into cells to use as energy...

John Vitarello MD Shares Medications That Can Help Lower Cholesterol

If you have high cholesterol, your doctor may prescribe medications to lower your levels. Medical professionals like Dr. John Vitarello in Charlottesville...

John Anthony Pacelli Vitarello Discusses Some Complications Associated With Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic Syndrome is a clustering of conditions that increase the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and Diabetes. John Anthony Pacelli Vitarello....