Allegheny General Hospital - AHN | Allegheny Health Network

Inpatient Services

-- Advanced cardiac/thoracic/vascular surgery units -- Advanced heart failure program ICU and

telemetry units -- Orthopaedic trauma and joint units -- Transplant surgery unit -- Epilepsy monitoring unit -- Neurosurgical and intracranial units -- Level 1 trauma program ICU and general units -- Complex medical ICU/step down/telemetry units -- Oncology/medical unit

The Numbers

Full-service hospital beds: 576

Physicians: 1,000

Employees: 3,500

Auxiliary

The AGH Auxiliary is dedicated to raising funds to support patient services and care at AGH.

Recognition

2016 Largest American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)/American College of Radiology (ACR) accredited program in the country

2017 Designated as an Accredited Breast Center by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

Rated #1 in western Pennsylvania for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery, coronary bypass surgery, interventional coronary care, interventional carotid care, heart transplants, organ transplants, and gallbladder removal

Rated in top 5% nationally for medical excellence in major cardiac surgery and coronary bypass surgery

Rated in top 10% nationally for medical excellence in interventional coronary care and gallbladder removal

Get With The Guidelines? Heart Failure Achievement Awards - Gold Plus

Get With The Guidelines? -Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in Stroke

Source: Quantros, Inc.; CareChex? 2017 National Quality Rating Database: FFY 2013, 2014 and 2015

Source: CareChex? 2017 Composite Quality Scores and RatingsTM for acute care hospitals serving the combined statistical area (CSA) of Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton

320 East North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex in its health programs and services. In order to treat individuals in a nondiscriminatory manner, AHN provides free communication aids and language assistance services.

ATTENTION: If you speak English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. (412) 359-6658

ATENCI?N: si habla espa?ol, tiene a su disposici?n servicios gratuitos de asistencia ling??stica. Llame al (412) 359-6658

(412) 359-6658

?2017 An equal opportunity employer. All rights reserved.

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Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) opened its doors on Pittsburgh's North Side in 1885. It has evolved from 50 beds inside of two adjoining brick homes into one of the country's premier healthcare institutions. Part of the Allegheny Health Network, AGH is a national leader in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, transplant surgery, and orthopaedic care.

Our Specialties

?? Allergy and immunology ?? Bariatrics ?? Cancer ?? Cardiac, thoracic, and

vascular surgery ?? Cardiovascular disease ?? Colorectal surgery ?? Critical care medicine ?? Dermatology ?? Dental medicine ?? Emergency medicine ?? Endocrinology ?? Gastroenterology ?? Geriatrics ?? Gynecology ?? Hospitalist care ?? Infectious disease ?? Internal medicine ?? Lupus and autoimmune disease ?? Maternal fetal medicine ?? Nephrology ?? Neurology and neurosurgery ?? Ophthalmology ?? Oral and maxillofacial surgery ?? Orthopaedics ?? Otorhinolaryngology ?? Palliative care ?? Pathology and laboratory medicine ?? Pediatrics ?? Physical medicine and rehabilitation ?? Plastic and reconstructive surgery ?? Psychiatry and psychology ?? Pulmonary and respiratory disease ?? Radiology ?? Rheumatology ?? Reproductive medicine and fertility ?? Surgery, including minimally

invasive and robotic-assisted ?? Transplant surgery ?? Urogynecology

Cancer Institute

Our oncology teams give patients proven treatments, compassionate care, and the support they need to fight cancer. Oncologists research new options for care through more than 200 clinical studies, giving patients access to the best possible outcomes for all types of cancer. -- One of Pennsylvania's largest

cell transplant programs -- Clinical cancer genetics -- Medical and radiation oncology -- Neuro-oncology -- Palliative care

Emergency medicine

As the first hospital in the region to receive a Level 1 trauma center designation -- the highest designation available -- we are committed to a fast response for all patients. -- Safe, rapid access to emergency

medical care -- Pre-hospital services coordinate

with community emergency services -- LifeFlight was the first emergency

air transport in the northeastern U.S.

Cardiovascular Institute

Our doctors work closely with each patient to provide the best treatment for cardiac health issues and to prevent heart problems when possible. -- Atrial fibrillation treatment

-- Advanced heart and vascular surgery and transplants

-- Mechanical heart assistance

-- Lung and esophageal surgery

Our patients have access to innovative diagnostic and treatment options through clinical trials, including new medicines, advanced hybrid procedures, and implantable devices designed to monitor disease progression.

Orthopaedics Institute

Using the most advanced technology and clinical research, we work to help the patients regain strength and flexibility while decreasing pain.

-- Concussion care and orthopaedic trauma of spine, feet and ankles, and upper extremities

-- Robotic-assisted hip and knee joint replacement

-- Sports medicine

-- Serving the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Riverhounds, and local school teams

Neuroscience Institute

Our neurologists use sophisticated medical and surgical techniques to improve patients' prospects for a full recovery. Our groundbreaking trials and research help move innovative treatments forward.

-- Stroke care -- Trigeminal neuralgia -- Brain and skull base tumors -- Spine and lumbar conditions -- Epilepsy -- Parkinson's disease

Transplant Institute

Our organ transplant program provides patient-focused care, innovative research, and groundbreaking medicine for heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients.

-- Number-one heart transplant center in Pennsylvania

-- Ranked among the top 10 heart transplant centers nationally

-- Region's best one- and three-year survival rates for heart and liver transplant

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