Primary care physician M. H. V. Murthy, MD, FACP, is marking 30 years of providing healthcare services to patients throughout Pittsburgh’s northern communities, through his private practice and professional affiliation with Allegheny General Hospital - Suburban Campus in Bellevue and the West Penn Allegheny Health System.

His private practice, located at 7110 Church Avenue in Ben Avon, focuses mainly on internal medicine with a portion dedicated to rheumatology.

Through Suburban Campus’ Division of General Internal Medicine, Dr. Murthy provides comprehensive ambulatory adult medical care. He offers a complete range of clinical services, such as primary diagnosis of new disorders; management of chronic diseases such as asthma or diabetes; health screening and preventive services for conditions including hypertension and lipid disorders; and wellness programs to residents of Ben Avon and the surrounding communities.

Betty Jane Robertson, 88, of Emsworth, has been Dr. Murthy’s patient for the entire 30 years he has practiced in Ben Avon. She described him as knowledgeable, compassionate and “a wonderful doctor.”

“He looks forward to having you ask questions about your treatment, and spends time listening to you,” Miss Robertson said. She added that Dr. Murthy’s office staff is exceptional. “I don’t think I’ve ever had to wait more than 15 minutes at an appointment.”

Dr. Murthy is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College in India and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at McKeesport Hospital. He also completed specialist training in general medicine, as well as general and neonatal pediatrics, at hospitals in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Dr. Murthy is certified in diabetic management by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.