320 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: 412-359-4869
AHN is a multi-disciplinary team of cardiovascular specialists trained in diagnosing and treating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
The AHN team will provide patients with a comprehensive assessment and conduct a diagnostic test to determine the most appropriate therapy.
Team members collaborate to provide patients with coordinated care, education, and support, including but not limited to heart failure specialists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac electrophysiologists, cardiac imagine specialists, interventional cardiologists, nurses, advanced practice providers, genetic counselors, dietitians rehabilitation specialists, high-risk obstetricians, and supportive care specialists.
The HCM programs offer medical therapy, interventional therapy, such as alcohol septal ablation, and surgical therapy, such as septal myectomy.
AHN also offers enrollment in clinical trials investigating new therapies for HCM.
Program Director Pietro Bajona, MD, Ph.D. – Cardiac Surgeon trained at the Mayo Clinic and University of Toronto HCM programs and served as Surgical Director of the HCM Program at UTSW in Dallas, TX, before starting the HCM program at Allegheny General Hospital.
Program Director/Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant- Dr. Craig Alpert
Interventional Cardiology - Dr. Mithun Chavarthy
Interventional Cardiology - Dr. David Lasorda
Advanced Cardiac Imaging (MRI) - Dr. Victor Farah
Advanced Cardiac Imaging (Echo) - Dr. Rachel Hughes-Doichev
Cardiac Electrophysiology - Dr. George Shaw
Pediatric Cardiology - Dr. Brian Feingold (UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh)
Gynecology & Family Planning - Dr. Diego Vasquez & Dr. Devon Ramaeker
Nursing Team - Jennifer Keely, DNP, & Kathleen Ridgeway, RN
Genetic Counlsor - Kyla Morphy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located in the southwestern portion of the state, and this 300,000-person city is the largest in Appalachia. Three rivers meet in the center of Pittsburgh: The Allegheny and The Monongahela (The Mon), which join to form The Ohio River. As a result, it is referred to as the “City of Bridges,” with 446 in total…more than Venice, Italy! Known largely for its key role in the steel industry during the 19th and 20th centuries, modern Pittsburgh is also home to advances in technology and medicine. Carnegie Mellon and other universities provide educational opportunities, while attractions like the Andy Warhol Museum, the NFL’s Steelers, and the NHL’s Penguins offer great cultural experiences.
The weather in Pittsburgh is seasonal, ranging from cold and snowy winters to hot and humid summers. Due to its mountainous surroundings, Pittsburgh attracts more rain and snow than other parts of Pennsylvania. Click here to check the forecast for the next five days.
To learn the basics for Allegheny General Hospital HCM Center patients and visitors, click here. For a deep dive into all of your travel and housing options, expand each of the categories provided on this page. To dig into local lodging, including hotels and short-term rentals, scroll down, and click on the tab of your choice.
Lodging
There are plenty of lodging options in Pittsburgh, PA. The Center of Excellence is located in the Allegheny area of the “North Shore” of Pittsburgh, so hotels in that neighborhood will provide the easiest access to your appointments and procedures. The “Strip District,” just across the Allegheny River, is also convenient. Click on the tabs above for our specific recommendations.
Specialized Accommodations:
- Family House is a non-profit organization that provides an affordable “home away from home” for patients and families receiving medical care at Pittsburgh area hospitals, hospices, and rehabilitation centers. Call 412-647-7777 for more information or to make your reservation.
A few items of note:
- The AHN Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Program is located at Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, South Tower, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: 412-359-4869.
- The following services are available if you need durable medical equipment at your lodging location:
- Allegheny Health Network Home Medical Equipment (1-800-381-8080)
- Serving the Greater Pittsburgh area, and covered by many insurance companies, AHN provides everything from hospital beds and wheelchairs to respiratory therapy and orthotics
- Allegheny Health Network Home Medical Equipment (1-800-381-8080)
Hotels
The annual average nightly hotel room rate in Pittsburgh (excluding taxes) in 2023 is $124.
Many lodging options that do not include a kitchenette do have refrigerators and/or microwaves available to guests. You may need to request them in advance.
For a complete list of hotels with nightly, weekly, and monthly rates that partner with Allegheny Hospital, click here. We’ve researched some HCM patient-friendly amenities you may wish to take advantage of, including patient pricing discounts, connecting rooms, kitchenettes, and courtesy shuttles. Our list of hotel recommendations is below.
We hope you’ll use the list below to assist in your hotel search:
Cambria Suites Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center (412-381-6687)
3-star hotel; COE discount is 15% off the base rate and varies by night (note: hotel is next to an arena, and events there impact room rates); there are full-size pull-out sofas in every room; rooms with 2 Queen beds connect (requests can be made, and they are likely but not guaranteed); connecting rooms are not handicap accessible.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10
Hampton Inn and Suites Pittsburgh (412-288-4350)
3-star hotel; COE discount rooms are based on availability, at a rate of $149 for standard rooms or $169 for suites before taxes; full-size sofa beds are available in all King rooms; Connecting rooms go fairly quickly (King rooms connect to 2-Queen rooms), but you can guarantee them, for a fee, on Hilton.com or by calling the hotel.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10
- Google Top 10
Homewood Suites Pittsburgh Downtown (412-232-0200)
3-star hotel; There are full-size pull-out sofas and kitchenettes in every room; there are only a couple of connecting rooms (all King to King), so make your request early in order to guarantee yours.
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- TripAdvisor Top 10
- Google Top 10
The Priory (866-377-4679 or 412-231-3338)
3-star hotel; Ask for the "AGH rate," which is $109 for a Queen room or $149 for a King; European boutique hotel 8 blocks from the hospital; Bike-friendly; "TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Hotel"; Only 3 connecting rooms are available, so ask as far in advance as possible; Kitchenettes are available only in the corporate suites, and the AGH rate does not apply to those rooms; There is a hotel courtesy shuttle, running Fridays and Saturdays 4pm-midnight.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Shuttle Available
- TripAdvisor Top 10
- Google Top 10
Residence Inn Pittsburgh North Shore (412-321-2099)
3-star hotel; COE discount varies, based on date and availability; There are pull-out sofa beds in every room; Although there are no connecting rooms, you can make requests for nearby rooms; A hotel courtesy shuttle runs within a 1-mile radius of the hotel (including Allegheny General Hospital), approximately every half hour, and can be arranged with the front desk.
- COE Discount Available
- Kitchenette
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Shuttle
Hyatt Place Pittsburgh North Shore (412-321-3000)
3-star hotel; COE discount rate is $139 for a King room; pull-out sofas are in every room; connecting rooms available but cannot be guaranteed.
- COE Discount Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Pittsburgh North Shore (412-323-9005)
3-star hotel; COE discount rate is $134 before tax for either a King or Double Queen, based on availability; There are sofa beds in every room; Connecting rooms (King to Double Queen) are available and can be guaranteed by calling as soon as possible. The hotel courtesy shuttle, (which can take you to Allegheny General Hospital), runs Monday-Saturday, 7am-10pm, every half hour.
- COE Discount Rate Available
- Connecting Rooms Available
- Handicap Accessible
- Courtesy Shuttle
Short-Term (AirBnB/VRBO)
Short-term rentals are available in the Pittsburgh area, and the list below includes sole occupancy/ single-unit properties near Allegheny General Hospital, some of which have one or more accessibility features. Review each individual listing for specifics.
Modern City Home Near PPG Paints
Average review (1-5): 4.73
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
Cozy Row House ★ Quiet ★ Designer Heaven ★ Central
Average review (1-5): 4.8
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- Kitchen
- On site parking
- No accessibility features
City View King Bed at Pittsburgh Downtown at the Wyndham Grand
Average review (1-5): 4.73
- On site laundry
- On site parking
- Ask about accessibility features
NEW DTWN Three Rivers Luxury Sunset Loft
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
Frontdesk | Bright 1 BR Close to Downtown
Average review (1-5): 5
- Apartment/Condo
- Self check-in
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
Frontdesk | Modern 2 BR near Historic District
Average review (1-5): 4.7
- Apartment/Condo
- On site laundry
- Kitchen
- On site parking
Travel information is provided through a collaboration between The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association and Reasonable Accommodations LLC.
The HCMA and Reasonable Accommodations will make their best effort to keep the Patient Travel Planning Guide as current as possible. The HCMA cannot give any guarantees with regard to the prices, opening times, and availability of any specified facilities. Additionally, just because facilities are mentioned does not necessarily mean that these will always be available. Changes may also have been made to the specified prices, opening times, and availability.
