Allegheny Health Network’s West Penn Hospital
West Penn Hospital brings comprehensive neurological care
to the community
The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Neuroscience Institute at
West Penn Hospital is a national leader in providing innovative,
expert care to people with even the most complex brain, spine, and
neurological conditions. A multidisciplinary team has pioneered
game-changing treatments that have helped people to live full and
active lives again. Physicians are among the most experienced in the
world at performing progressive procedures safely, effectively, and
with exceptional outcomes.
West Penn is certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced
Primary Stroke Center. The designation applies to hospital-based
stroke programs that meet The Joint Commission’s stringent
standards for providing quality stroke care that consistently leads
to better patient outcomes. The Primary Stroke Center designation
promotes a culture of excellence at the hospital and gives the
community that West Penn serves confidence in the stroke care
quality they receive.
“We are very proud of the wide range of experts at West Penn
Hospital who offer exceptional neurological care to their patients.
Our diversified specialists provide advanced treatments that have
helped people to return to an active lifestyle,” said Ron Andro,
President and CEO, West Penn Hospital.
“This certification reflects the all-around outstanding care provided
to patients in our emergency department and throughout the
hospital,” said Bruce MacLeod, MD, West Penn Hospital’s
Stroke Center Program Director and Chair, Department of
Emergency Medicine.
The institute provides top-rated neurosurgical treatment options
and pioneers advanced approaches to the medical management
of complex neurological conditions. Experts from many different
medical specialties collaborate to determine the most effective
treatment plan for each individual patient.
In order to bring advanced, specialized stroke care to patients,
AHN has expanded its state-of-the-art telemedicine program. The
experts at West Penn are now able to collaborate with those at other
network hospitals in order to determine the best course of action
for individual patients. The establishment of telestroke programs at
community hospitals provides greatly enhanced critical access to
stroke neurologists who are most capable of diagnosing the patient
and directing a successful course of treatment.
Physicians at West Penn have a comprehensive approach to treating
chronic neurological conditions such as seizures and epilepsy,
migraines, concussions, Parkinson’s disease, and dementia, and
have made significant strides managing these conditions through
extensive research and clinical trials.
“Whether you have a family member with dementia, a child with
a concussion, or you suffer from migraines, we can help,” said
neurologist Robert Fishman, MD.“ “Our goal is to restore our
patients’ health and optimism.”
In addition to providing patients with comprehensive treatment for
chronic neurological conditions, the institute has made exceptional
advances in stroke medicine.
Dr. MacLeod said West Penn’s medical, nursing, and support
staffs, together with the AHN stroke neurology team, have worked
diligently to ensure that the hospital is a place where patients
receive high quality, state-of-the-art stroke care.
The physicians at the AHN Neuroscience Institute at West Penn
Hospital are among the most experienced in the world and are
committed to offering compassionate, high-quality care in
state-of-the-art facilities. To see a specialist at West Penn, call
412.DOCTORS (362.8677), or for more information on the West
Penn Certified Stroke Center, please call 412.578.5438.
West Penn Hospital • 4800 Friendship Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Contact us at AHn.org or call 412.DOCTORS (412.362.8677)