UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Announces Expansion of Heart Care Services in York County
August 26, 2024
The nationally recognized cardiac surgery and structural heart expertise offered at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Harrisburg is now available to patients in York County. With the opening of UPMC’s new cardiac surgery and structural heart clinic at UPMC Memorial, patients can now receive expert cardiac care closer to home.
As one of the largest and most experienced cardiovascular programs in the region, our team at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute is home to experts in all areas of cardiovascular care, including cardiac surgery and structural heart experts. Our program has achieved the highest possible rating of three stars by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) in three out of five total categories for patient care and outcomes, placing the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in central Pa. among the elite for adult cardiac surgery in the United States and Canada. The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in central Pa. has maintained a 3-star STS rating in various categories for the last decade.
“We are extremely proud to be able to offer this level of advanced care to patients in York County,” says David Loran, MD, chief of cardiac and vascular surgery, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in central Pa. “Our goal is to provide consistent and convenient access to expert care directly to patients in the communities where they live.”
At the new cardiac surgery and structural heart clinic at UPMC Memorial, patients have access to pre-procedural appointments and testing, post-surgical follow-up care, and cardiac rehab closer to home.
When you refer your patient to the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, your patient will receive comprehensive care regardless of where they are receiving treatment. This collaborative approach across our system extends to you – the referring physician.
We are available to discuss your patient’s case and will collaborate with you to determine the best treatment plan. Our team maintains open communication throughout each stage of the referral process. To contact our program or refer a patient, call 717-849-5576.
