Central Pa. Expands Pediatric Cardiology Services in Newport

UPMC is expanding pediatric cardiology services in Central Pa. with the addition of a new pediatric cardiology clinic at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at Newport. The clinic offers expert evaluation, diagnostic testing, and ongoing management of congenital and acquired heart disease to patients and referring providers throughout surrounding communities.

Staffed by board-certified pediatric cardiologists Shaji Menon, MD, and Adam Seitz, MD the clinic provides comprehensive cardiovascular care for infants, children, and adolescents. Through their affiliation with UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, patients have access to a nationally recognized pediatric cardiology program while receiving consultations and follow-up care close to home.

As the region’s leader in cardiovascular care, UPMC offers expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric heart conditions, from congenital heart defects to conditions that develop during childhood. The team is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care tailored to the needs of each child and family.

The Newport clinic provides evaluation and management of a broad range of pediatric cardiovascular conditions, including congenital heart defects, heart murmurs, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, syncope, chest pain, hypertension, and inherited cardiac disorders. The program also offers specialized evaluation and management through a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy clinic.

Diagnostic services available at the Newport location, and various other locations in Central Pa., include:

• Electrocardiograms
• Echocardiograms
• Stress echocardiograms
• Fetal echocardiograms
• Treadmill tests
• Cardiac MRI and CT scans

In addition to diagnostic and treatment services, the pediatric cardiology team works closely with maternal-fetal medicine and other pediatric specialists to coordinate care. This multidisciplinary approach supports seamless management from prenatal diagnosis through childhood, and, when needed, transition to adult congenital heart disease care.

“Expanding pediatric cardiology services to Newport reflects our commitment to bringing highly specialized care closer to home,” says Sunil Patel, MD, pediatric cardiologist. “By providing access to consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up care, we support our patients and their families while improving convenience.”

The clinic is located at UPMC Medical Office Center, 300 Bretz Court, Newport, PA 17074.

To learn more, or to refer a patient, please visit UPMC.com/CentralPaHeart or call 717-761-0200. Referrals can be faxed to 717-761-0641.