UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. Ranked Among the Top Hospitals in North America for Adult Cardiac Surgery

We are proud to announce that the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. has once again been awarded 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, including:

• Isolated Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
• Isolated Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair (MVRR)
• Multi-procedural composite measures, which involves a combination of all cardiac procedures, including valves and coronary bypass surgeries

The three-star rating, which represents the highest category of quality, places the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. among the elite for adult cardiac surgery in the United States and Canada. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa has maintained a 3-star STS rating in various categories for the last decade.

“We are very proud of the team for continuing to achieve top STS ratings for adult cardiac surgery but most importantly, we are proud of what this accomplishment means for our patients,” says Atizazul Mansoor, MD, president of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pennsylvania. “Better outcomes means we are helping more patients return to their healthy and happy lives after surgery. This level of commitment is why we are national leader in cardiovascular care and why we can continue to provide high-quality care to patients in central Pennsylvania and beyond."

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 combined experience, leading-edge technology, and collaborative approach allow us to provide our patients with access to the most advanced treatment options, including innovative clinical trials.

Expanding Care Across the Region

The nationally recognized cardiac surgery and structural heart expertise offered at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Harrisburg is also available to patients in York County. Experts at UPMC’s cardiac surgery and structural heart clinic provide pre-procedural appointments and testing, post-surgical follow-up care, and cardiac rehab closer to home.

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. is home to more than 20 locations across the region providing expert cardiovascular care.

Refer a Patient

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 717-231-8555.