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Downtown Pittsburgh · Academic Medical Center

Among the nation’s finest for the care of the human heart.

Pittsburgh Central Hospital brings together advanced cardiac and surgical medicine, research, and a downtown campus built around a single idea: that the most complex care should also be the most humane.

600+
Licensed beds across the downtown campus
#1
Regionally ranked cardiac & vascular program
11,000+
Surgical procedures performed each year
24/7
Level I emergency & cardiac response
Centers of Care

Specialized institutes, one connected hospital.

Care at Pittsburgh Central is organized around dedicated centers, each led by physicians who focus on a single field and the patients within it.

Heart & Vascular Institute

Our flagship. Advanced cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and one of the region’s busiest cardiac surgical programs.

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Surgical Services

General, thoracic, and specialty surgery supported by modern operating suites and a dedicated peri-operative team.

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Emergency & Critical Care

A Level I emergency department and intensive care units staffed around the clock by attending physicians.

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Imaging & Diagnostics

Advanced cardiac imaging, interventional radiology, and a full diagnostic laboratory under one roof.

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Research & Trials

An academic program advancing cardiac devices and surgical technique, with active clinical trials.

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Rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation and recovery programs that follow patients from the operating room back to daily life.

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Find a Physician

Search our medical staff.

Search by specialty or name to find a Pittsburgh Central physician and request an appointment.

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Sebastian Veracruz, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Heart & Vascular Institute · Accepting referrals
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Thomas Michael, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery · Chief Medical Officer
Heart & Vascular Institute
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Stephanie Michaels, PA-C
Cardiac Surgery · Physician Assistant
Heart & Vascular Institute · 12 years
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Plan your visit downtown.

Pittsburgh Central sits in the heart of downtown, three blocks from Gateway Station and accessible by light rail, bus, and the parkways. Whether you’re visiting a patient or arriving for a procedure, we’ve made the practical parts simple.

Registration, patient rooms, and the surgical waiting areas are clearly marked from the main lobby, and our guest services desk is staffed throughout visiting hours.

PITTSBURGH CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Downtown Campus · Pittsburgh, PA
Main: (412) 555-0100 · Open 24 hours

Visiting Hours

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

General units, daily. ICU and surgical recovery hours vary by unit.

Parking

On-site garage

Valet at the main entrance. Discounted patient & visitor rates available.

Registration

Main Lobby, L1

Pre-registration available online for scheduled procedures.

Transit

3 blocks to rail

Light rail and bus connections from Gateway and downtown stops.