The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh provides the full scope of heart care and management to patients of all ages. We use the most up-to-date technology and offer a full array of services to care for children and adults who are born with or acquire heart disease. Our program spans across a patient’s lifetime – from fetal to childhood to adulthood – and offers the resources to seamlessly transition care from one stage to another.

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Named Among Nation's Top Ten Pediatric Hospitals on U.S. News Honor Roll

Contact Us

• To schedule an appointment, call 412-692-5540.
• To request a second opinion, complete our online form.
• To refer a patient, please email CHPHeartReferral@chp.edu.
• For patients outside the United States, contact our International Services Department at +1-412-692-3000 or international@chp.edu. Learn more about the services we provide children and their families from around the world.

Programs and Services

Welcome to the UPMC Children's Heart Institute

In June 2026, UPMC Children's unveiled a new facility to care for patients with congenital and acquired heart disease. The new Heart Institute brings advanced technology, expert teams, and a patient-centered space together under one roof.

Why Choose the Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s?

At the Heart Institute, our team is at the forefront of clinical excellence and outstanding patient care. We carefully evaluate each case and are available to offer a second (or third) opinion on your child’s case.

• The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s achieves outstanding clinical outcomes, ranking UPMC Children’s among the top institutions in the nation.
• We’ve welcomed patients and their families from 22 countries around the world. UPMC Children’s offers travel assistance and affordable overnight accommodations to those who qualify. Learn more about resources we offer families, parents, and visitors.
• Our team is experienced in performing advanced, complex procedures, including multi-organ transplants.
• Our program has a rich history of achieving clinical milestones and providing outstanding patient care. Learn more about what sets the Heart Institute apart.

Additional Information

Research and Clinical Studies

As a nationally recognized research center, UPMC Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute is involved in the latest clinical studies, which involve human volunteers and are intended to add to our medical understanding.