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UPMC Presbyterian

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UPMC Presbyterian, founded in 1893, is a 900-bed academic medical center located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is consistently ranked among the nation´s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, particularly excelling in specialties like neurology, cardiology, and organ transplantation. The hospital is renowned for its advanced research, cutting-edge treatments, and as a major teaching facility affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

NPI Number : 1821007881

200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

+1 (412) 647-2345

www.upmc.com

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Departments

Asthma

Cancer

Dental

Dermatology

Diabetes

Digestive Disorders

Ear, Nose, and Throat

Emergency

Endocrine Surgery

Esophageal and Lung Surgery

Eye

Gastrointestinal Surgery

General Surgery

Geriatrics

Heart and Vascular

Imaging

Kidney Disease

Liver Cancer

Lung Center

Neurosciences

Nutrition

Orthopaedics

Palliative Care

Plastic Surgery

Rehabilitation

Sleep Medicine

Stroke

Transplant

Trauma

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day
Cardiology	Yes	800-533-8762	No	Limited
Diagnostic Imaging	Yes	800-533-8762	X-rays only	Limited
Emergency	No	No	Yes	Yes
Neurology	Yes	412-692-4920	No	Limited
Primary Care	Yes	800-533-8762	No	Yes
Surgery	Limited	800-533-8762	No	No
Urgent Care	Yes	800-533-8762	Yes	Yes

Visiting Hours

Department	Visiting Hours	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In Visits	Same-Day Visits
Adult Inpatient/ICU	9 AM - 9 PM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cardiology	9 AM - 9 PM	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Emergency Department	24/7	No	No	Yes	Yes
Maternity	24/7 for support person	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NICU	24/7 for parents/guardians	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pediatrics	24/7 for parents/guardians	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Important Doctors

Urology

Joel B. Nelson

Urologic Oncology

Benjamin J. Davies

Surgery

Timothy Billiar

Abdominal Transplant

Abhinav Humar

General/Trauma/Acute Care Surgery

Louis Alarcon

Pediatric Surgery

George Gittes

Vascular Surgery

Georges Elie Al-Khoury

Breast and Melanoma Surgery

Michael Cowher

UPMC Presbyterian Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department/Area
Leslie C. Davis	President and CEO	UPMC
Mark Sevco	President	UPMC Hospitals
Joel P. Yuhas	Executive Vice President, President	UPMC Hospitals, Health Services Division
Oscar Marroquin, MD	Executive Vice President, President	UPMC Physician Services Division
Joel Nelson, MD	Executive Vice President, Chief Clinical Officer	UPMC
Don Yealy, MD	Chief Medical Officer	UPMC Health Services Division
Thomas Hebert, PharmD	Senior Manager	Pharmacy Operations
Emily Shears, MPH	Vice President of Operations	UPMC Presbyterian
Kimberly Cantees, MD, MBA	Clinical Director	UPMC Presbyterian Operating Room

Average Salary

Department	Service/Procedure	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	Basic Consultation	$200-$400	Varies based on complexity
Cardiology	Angioplasty	$28,000-$40,000	Depends on number of vessels treated
Cardiology	Cardiac Bypass Surgery	$70,000-$200,000	Higher costs for more complex cases
Neurology	Initial Consultation	$300-$500	May be higher for subspecialists
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,000-$3,000	With and without contrast
Neurology	EEG	$200-$700	Routine vs. extended monitoring
Oncology	New Patient Visit	$250-$400	Includes review of records
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$1,000-$12,000	Varies widely based on drugs used
Oncology	Radiation Therapy	$10,000-$50,000	Total course of treatment
Orthopedics	Initial Evaluation	$200-$400	May include x-rays
Orthopedics	Knee Replacement	$30,000-$50,000	Includes hospital stay
Orthopedics	Arthroscopic Surgery	$5,000-$20,000	Depends on joint and complexity
Outpatient	Primary Care Visit	$150-$300	New vs. established patient
Outpatient	Basic Blood Tests	$100-$1,000	Varies based on tests ordered
Outpatient	X-Ray	$200-$1,000	Single vs. multiple views

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Program	Free or discounted care for eligible patients with income up to 400% of Federal Poverty Level
UPMC at Home	Home health nursing, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and Pharmacy Services
Palliative and Supportive Care	Inpatient and outpatient care for symptom management and quality of life
Social Work Services	Assistance with community resources, support groups, and care planning
Spiritual Care	Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families
"No One Dies Alone" Program	Trained volunteers provide companionship to dying patients without family
Presumptive Financial Assistance	Automatic eligibility for certain patients (e.g. homeless, deceased with no estate)

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-Free Payment Plans	Up to 24 months to pay off account balance
Flexible Payment Structures	Customized plans based on patient´s financial situation
Online Payment Portal	Set up and manage payment plans through MyUPMC account
Monthly Installments	Break total balance into smaller monthly payments
Financial Assistance	For eligible patients unable to pay full balance
Price Estimates	Get cost estimates before procedures to plan payments

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Medicaid

Medicare

United Healthcare

Upmc Health Plan

Cost Consulting

Department/Service	Description
Financial Assistance Application	Help completing application for financial assistance
Financial Counseling	One-on-one counseling to discuss financial options
Insurance Screening	Screening for eligibility for government insurance programs
Payment Plans	Interest-free payment plans to pay bills over time
Price Estimates	Estimates of out-of-pocket costs before receiving care
Self-Pay Discounts	Discounts for uninsured patients who pay out-of-pocket

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Accessible rooms	Exam, treatment, and inpatient rooms
Assistive devices	Mechanical lifts, transfer boards, accessible call bells, wheelchair scales
Communication aids	Sign language interpreters, amplified phones, TDD devices, closed-caption TV
Mobility assistance	Help with transfers, self-care tasks like eating and bathing
Accessible facilities	Parking, restrooms, navigation assistance
Medical equipment	Accessible beds, pressure relief mattresses, positioning trapezes
Communication support	Language interpreters, printed materials in accessible formats
Staff training	Education on disability awareness and inclusive care practices
Accommodation requests	Process to request accommodations before visits/stays
Service animals	Allowed with proper control and housebreaking

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Cardiology	- Remote heart monitoring - Virtual follow-up visits - Online heart health education
Emergency Medicine	- UPMC AnywhereCare 24/7 virtual urgent care - Online ER wait times
Neurology	- Telestroke services - Remote neurological exams - Virtual epilepsy monitoring
Oncology	- Virtual tumor board consultations - Remote chemotherapy symptom monitoring - Online cancer support groups
Primary Care	- Video visits with PCPs - Online appointment scheduling - Secure messaging with providers
Psychiatry	- TelePsychiatry appointments - Online mental health screenings - Virtual cognitive behavioral therapy
Radiology	- Online imaging results portal - Virtual radiology consultations
Surgery	- Virtual pre-op consultations - Online post-op follow-ups - Remote wound monitoring

Hospital-wide digital services:

MyUPMC patient portal
UPMC mobile app
Remote patient monitoring programs
Virtual discharge planning
Online bill pay
Digital wayfinding

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Programs
Anesthesiology	Residency, Clinical rotations
Cardiology	Clinical rotations, Conferences
Emergency Medicine	Residency, Clinical rotations
Internal Medicine	Residency, Clinical rotations, Morning reports, Noon conferences
Neurology	Clinical rotations
Orthopaedic Surgery	Residency, Clinical rotations
Pediatrics	Clinical rotations
Radiology	Clinical rotations
Surgery	Residency, Clinical rotations

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Projects
Neurology	- Carotid Revascularization for Primary Prevention of Stroke (CREST 2) Trial - Platelet-Oriented inhibition in New TIA and minor ischemic stroke (POINT) Trial - Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) Trial - Safety Evaluation of 3K3A-APC in Ischemic Stroke (NN104 RHAPSODY)
Cardiology	- Mechanical circulatory assisting devices development - Cardiovascular physiology studies - Heart failure clinical trials
Genetics	- Genetic screening for Endocrinology disorders - Oncogene research - Gene therapy clinical protocols
Oncology	- Gastrointestinal oncology research program - Urologic oncology research program - Biologic oncology research program - Cancer clinical trials through UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pulmonology	- Membrane oxygenation device development - Studies on hemorrhagic and septic shock
Transplantation	- Transplantation research at Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute - Development of anti-rejection therapies - Clinical trials on immunosuppression
Bariatrics	- Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (LABS) study - Research on risks and benefits of bariatric procedures - Long-term outcomes of weight loss surgery

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliations & Professional Development
Academic Medicine	University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, ACGME accredited residency and fellowship programs
Cardiology	American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association continuing education
Graduate Medical Education	ACGME, AMA, AAMC, over 150 residency and fellowship programs
Hospital Medicine	Society of Hospital Medicine, hospitalist training programs
Neurosciences	American Academy of Neurology, neurology and neurosurgery continuing education
Nursing	American Nurses Association, Magnet recognition, nursing residency programs
Research	NIH funding, clinical trials, research fellowships
Surgery	American College of Surgeons, surgical residencies and fellowships
Transplantation	United Network for Organ Sharing, transplant fellowships

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Cardiology	Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology	ACGME
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine Residency	ACGME
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine Residency	ACGME
Neurology	Neurology Residency	ACGME
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency	ACGME
Surgery	General Surgery Residency	ACGME
Transplant	Transplant Surgery Fellowship	ASTS

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Child Life	Practicum
Nursing	Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program
Pharmacy	Internship
Radiology	Technologist Intern
Respiratory Care	Intern
Supply Chain	Summer Internship
Various	Job Shadowing

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Cancer Care	Women´s Choice Award - Top 1% in Cancer Care (2020)
Cardiology & Heart Surgery	U.S. News & World Report - Nationally Ranked
General	America´s 100 Best Hospitals Award (Healthgrades)
General	Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A" (2019, 2020)
General	U.S. News & World Report - 1 in Pittsburgh
LGBTQ Care	Human Rights Campaign Foundation "Top Performer" (2020)
Nursing	Magnet Recognition
Orthopedics	Women´s Choice Award - Top 6% in Orthopedics (2020)
Stroke Care	American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award
Stroke Care	Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
General Surgery	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery	Residency
Pediatrics	Residency
Radiation Oncology	Residency
Radiology	Residency
Vascular Surgery	Fellowship

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Anesthesiology	Residency, Fellowship
Cardiology	Fellowship
Critical Care Medicine	Fellowship
Emergency Medicine	Residency
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency, Fellowship
Neurology	Residency, Fellowship
Ophthalmology	Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery	Residency
Pathology	Residency, Fellowship
Pediatrics	Residency
Radiology	Residency, Fellowship
Surgery	Residency, Fellowship

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Service/Support	Details
Financial Assistance Program	Available for uninsured/underinsured patients; eligibility based on income and family size
Charity Care	100% free care for patients with income at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Level
Discounted Care	Reduced rates for uninsured patients with income 301-400% of Federal Poverty Level
Payment Plans	Available to help patients pay bills over time
Emergency Care	Provided regardless of ability to pay, as required by EMTALA
Financial Counseling	Available to help patients understand bills and explore assistance options
Medicaid Application Assistance	Help applying for Medicaid and other government programs
Price Estimates	Online tool to estimate out-of-pocket costs for common services
Sliding Fee Scale	Discounts based on income and family size

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partners/Collaborations
Bioengineering	University of Pittsburgh School of Engineering
Cardiology	UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, University of Pittsburgh Vascular Medicine Institute
Neurosurgery	University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery
Oncology	UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Ophthalmology	UPMC Eye Center, University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology
Pulmonology	Pittsburgh Heart, Lung, Blood, and Vascular Medicine Institute
Surgery	University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Transplantation	Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Nursing	Student Nurse Internship (SNI) Program - 10-week paid summer internship with one-on-one preceptor
Graduate Medical Education	Residency and fellowship programs with mentoring components
Administration	Administrative Residency Program - 500-hour paid summer internship for graduate students
Administration	Administrative Fellowship Program - 2-year program for recent graduates
Research	Student Research Training Program - 8-week paid program for undergraduates
Multiple Departments	Diversity Mentorship Program for emerging leaders of color
Multiple Departments	UPMC/CNX M.O.V.E.S Program - internships and shadowing for high school students

UPMC Presbyterian Nearest Places

Hotels

0.2 miles

4.4

Residence Inn Pittsburgh Oakland/University Place

Free breakfast, Kitchen in room

0.4 miles

4.3

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh University/Medical Center

Free breakfast, Free shuttle

0.5 miles

4.1

Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center

Restaurant, Fitness center

0.6 miles

4.2

Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh University Place

Restaurant, Fitness center

0.7 miles

3.7

Quality Inn University Center

Free breakfast, Free WiFi

0.9 miles

4.3

Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University Oakland

Restaurant, Fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0 km

4.1

LHAS Presbyterian Floral and Gift Shop

Gifts, cards, candy, magazines, lottery tickets

0.2 km

The Windows on Seventh

Gifts, flowers, greeting cards, magazines

0.8 km

4.5

McCandless Floral

Fresh flowers, hand delivery

0.9 km

4.7

Gidas Flowers

Flower arrangements, bouquets, delivery

1.0 km

4.8

One Happy Flower Shop

Flower arrangements, delivery

1.0 km

4.6

Klein´s Flower Shop

Fresh flowers, delivery

Food and Restaurant

0.1 km

4.2

Brickside Eatery

Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads

0.1 km

3.8

UPMC Presbyterian Cafeteria

American, Salad Bar, Grill

0.2 km

Starbucks

Coffee, Pastries, Sandwiches

0.8 km

4.5

Noodlehead

Thai, Noodles, Asian

0.9 km

4.3

Patron Mexican Grill

Mexican, Tacos, Burritos

1.0 km

4.4

Soba

Asian Fusion, Sushi, Cocktails

Pharmacies

0 km

4.2

UPMC Presbyterian Prescription Shop

Hospital pharmacy, UPMC Rx Express, patient consultations, medication cost assistance, automated refills

0.2 km

UPMC Falk Pharmacy

Retail pharmacy, UPMC Rx Express, patient consultations, immunizations, specialty medications

0.3 km

4.5

Hiebers Pharmacy

Independent pharmacy, personalized service

0.6 km

3.8

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Hospital pharmacy, women´s health specialization

0.7 km

3.5

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Chain pharmacy, drive-thru, immunizations

0.8 km

3.7

CVS Pharmacy

Chain pharmacy, 24-hour service, MinuteClinic

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.1

zTrip Taxi

Taxi service, Airport transfers

0.9 km

3.2

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, 24/7 availability

0.2 km

4.3

Uber Pickup Zone

Ridesharing, Multiple vehicle options

0.2 km

4.2

Lyft Pickup Area

Ridesharing, Shared rides

0.7 km

3.8

Pittsburgh Transportation Group

Taxi, Limousine, Shuttle services

0.1 km

Port Authority Bus Stop

Public bus service

ATMs and Banks

0 km

PNC Bank ATM

ATM, 24/7 access

0 km

Citizens Bank ATM

ATM, 24/7 access

0.5 km

3.8

PNC Bank Branch

Full-service banking, ATM

0.6 km

3.5

Citizens Bank Branch

Full-service banking, ATM

0.7 km

Dollar Bank ATM

ATM, 24/7 access

0.8 km

First National Bank ATM

ATM, 24/7 access

Parking Lots

280 ft

3.9

UPMC Presbyterian Garage

24/7 access, Covered parking, Valet service available

0.2 mi

3.7

UPMC Montefiore Garage

Covered parking, Patient/visitor discounts

0.3 mi

4.1

Soldiers and Sailors Parking Garage

Public parking, Affordable rates

Shopping Malls

0.3 km

4.3

The Pitt Shop

University merchandise, apparel, gifts

0.5 km

4.1

Forbes Street Market

Grocery store, fresh produce, prepared meals

0.6 km

4.4

Maggie & Stella´s Cards & Gifts

Gift shop, cards, University of Pittsburgh merchandise

Stationery and Copying Services

0.8 km

4.8

Scribe Fine Papers

Custom invitations, stationery, greeting cards, letterpress printing

0.9 km

4.3

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, binding, laminating, custom stationery

0.1 km

UPMC Presbyterian Prescription Shop

Printing services, stationery, office supplies

Car Rental

0.7 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Wide selection of vehicles, Pick-up/drop-off service

0.9 km

3.9

Budget Car Rental

Economy to luxury vehicles, One-way rentals

1.0 km

3.7

Hertz

Gold Plus Rewards program, Wide range of vehicles

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

The reviews for UPMC Presbyterian highlight numerous positive experiences, especially praising the staff´s professionalism, friendliness, and efficiency. Patients appreciated the quick response times in the emergency room and the attentive care provided by nurses and doctors. Many emphasized the hospital´s clean facilities and the calming effect of the surrounding environment, such as the family room and beautiful sunrises. Overall, the hospital is deemed highly accommodating and one of the best by frequent visitors.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

The negative reviews are limited but note difficulties with navigation and signage within the hospital. Reviewers found it challenging to find specific areas like the emergency room entrance, suggesting room for improvement in clear directional guidance.

Working Hours

Emergency Department

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

General Visiting Hours

9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Main Hospital	412-647-2345
Cardiology	412-647-6000
Emergency	412-647-3333
Internal Medicine	412-692-4888
Neurology	412-692-4920
Pulmonary	412-648-6161
Radiology Scheduling	412-647-9729
Surgery	412-648-3164