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Every year, referring physicians and families of more than 18,000 patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired heart disease choose the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh when they need the most advanced, experienced, and comprehensive cardiac care available. Here, physicians and staff work with patients and their families toward the common goal of helping children, teens and adults with heart disease live their lives to the fullest.
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s achieves outstanding surgical outcomes and provides advanced clinical care to patients of all ages. We are consistently ranked among the top institutions in the nation by prestigious national forums.
The Heart Institute offers a complete array of services that span a patient’s lifetime. From the tiniest patients—those who are still in the womb—through adults with congenital heart disease, once you are a patient at the Heart Institute, we stay with you—for life. Learn more about the services we offer from prenatal to adult congenital.
For children with Down Syndrome, the Heart Institute is well supported by the Down Syndrome Center, with locations at Children's Hospital and throughout western Pennsylvania. Find out more.
At the Heart Institute, welcome patients from around the world to receive care. We offer resources to ensure that every patient receives comprehensive treatment during all aspects of their journey. From travel assistance, overnight and transportation accommodations, to translation services, the team at the Heart Institute ensures patients receive a world-class experience.
Learn more about the resources we offer to patients and families.
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s is among the top institutions in the country for cardiology and heart surgery. We have a rich history in patient care and clinical excellence.
Our team of more than 170 physicians, nurses and therapists are among the best in the nation, and in the world. Our specialists medically manage every type of heart symptom – from chest pain and fainting to heart rhythm disorders – as well as perform the most challenging heart-lung transplants. We receive some of the most difficult and complex cases and achieve exceptional outcomes that are among the best in the country.
The Heart Institute is led by co-directors:
Learn more about our world-class physicians and staff.
The Heart Institute is committed to nurturing the next generation of pediatric cardiologists and physician-scientists by providing rigorous, high-quality training opportunities. Our cardiology fellowship programs are among the most highly sought-after positions and continue to draw outstanding applicants from some of the country’s best universities and residency programs. In addition, our nursing and respiratory therapy training programs and continuing medical education courses offer opportunities for staff and practicing physicians to continually hone their skills and remain current. Learn more about our Cardiology Fellowship program.
Our physician-scientists are on the forefront of basic and clinical research in such areas as heart transplant outcomes optimization, pediatric ventricular assist device development, and the genetic mechanisms of congenital heart disease. Learn more about our groundbreaking research.
To refer a patient, visit our health care professionals page or complete our online form.
Patients or families can contact the Heart Institute by email at CHPHeartReferral@chp.edu, by phone at 412-692-5540, or by completing our online form.
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood. Our main hospital address is:
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
In addition to the main hospital, Children's has many convenient locations in other neighborhoods throughout the greater Pittsburgh region.
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