Independence Health System Welcomes Dr. Virginia Singla to the Cardiovascular Team at Butler Memorial Hospital

BUTLER, Pa., Feb. 26, 2026 – Independence Health System welcomes back Virginia Singla, MD, MS, to the cardiology team at Butler Memorial Hospital, where she will provide specialized care in cardiac electrophysiology. 

Singla earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia Health System. She went on to complete fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  Board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, adult echocardiography and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Singla specializes in diagnosing and treating complex heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.   

“I look forward to collaborating with the medical staff at Butler Memorial Hospital to ensure patients receive the specialized care they need for complex heart rhythm disorders,” Singla said. “By tailoring treatment plans to each individual, we can improve outcomes and enhance their overall quality of life. It’s an honor to serve the local community and help expand access to advanced cardiac care.”

Singla will see patients at Independence Health System’s Crossroads Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road, Butler. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 833-995-0118.

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning a multi-county region. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health.