Laura Jean Olivieri, MD

Dr. Laura Jean Olivieri is a highly esteemed board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist who brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to her practice. Located at 2599 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA, Dr. Olivieri offers specialized care in pediatric cardiology, focusing on noninvasive cardiac imaging.

Dr. Olivieri serves as the Director of Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh and holds an academic position as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh. Her academic journey began at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, followed by a pediatric residency at Brown University in Providence, RI, where she also completed a chief year. She further honed her skills in pediatric cardiology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and specialized in cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Renowned for her expertise in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT, Dr. Olivieri is a leading authority in the field of 3-dimensional reconstruction of congenital heart defects from 3D imaging. Her innovative work includes adapting MRI methods for use in babies and children, and she is particularly passionate about improving image acquisition for 3D printing of heart models. Her successful grant portfolio underscores her commitment to advancing this cutting-edge field.

In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr. Olivieri is the Principal Investigator for a significant R01 grant aimed at enhancing the care of pediatric heart transplant patients through the application of cardiac MRI and Interventional Cardiac Magnetic Resonance. This $4.5 million, 5-year contract focuses on guiding interventional cardiac catheterization procedures with less sedation and advancing diagnostic CMR capabilities for less invasive testing.

Dr. Olivieri's practice is dedicated to providing top-tier pediatric cardiac care, leveraging the latest advancements in imaging technology to ensure the best outcomes for her young patients.