New, One-Stop, Heart and Vascular Institute Opening at UPMC Passavant

On May 6, UPMC will open a new, heart and vascular institute at UPMC Passavant in McCandless.

The 8,000 square foot medical practice on the first floor of the hospital, on the same side as the medical office buildings, is designed to "provide patients with the best experience possible by consolidating services into one location," said UPMC media relations manager Rick Pietzak.

"The new facility offers the opportunity for North Hills area patients to receive quality care without traveling to the city," he said.

Patients can see specialists in electrophysiology and cardiac catherization, heart failure specialists, vascular surgeons and cardiac surgeons, all in the same office, during the same appointment.   

“At the UPMC Heart and VascuIar Institute at UPMC Passavant, cardiovascular patients can see specialists who deal with diseases affecting the whole vascular system under one roof," said Michael Fallert, MD, Chairman of Cardiology, UPMC Passavant. "In addition to offering convenience to our patients, this coordinated approach to providing care helps to enhance decision making through better and more frequent communication among the various specialists.”

There are 17 exam rooms to provide space to staff multiple specialties simultaneously and aid in scheduling convenience. 

Patients will have access to a wide array of cardiovascular testing that includes stress tests, nuclear scans, echocardiography, vascular studies and electrophysiology procedures for treatment of rhythm disturbances.

"A spacious waiting room includes amenities like coffee and big screen televisions," said Pietzak. "Private patient rooms in the ICU are equipped with pullout beds for family members, making it easier for them to stay overnight with loved ones. There is also free parking at UPMC Passavant."

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