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West Penn Hospital

West Penn Hospital, centrally located in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood since 1848, is regionally and nationally known for exceptional patient care and outstanding medical services.

4800 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

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Once again: Top OB-GYN care

AHN West Penn is Pittsburgh's only hospital for top-ranked women's care.

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Pregnancy and Newborn Services

At West Penn Hospital, we welcome thousands of newborns into the world every year in our spacious birthing center.

Care and services close to home

You’ll find warm, attentive care right here on Friendship Avenue. Our care teams are dedicated to providing personalized care in the community they call home.

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    Nationally acclaimed care


    West Penn Hospital was the first hospital in western Pennsylvania to receive Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Magnet highlights health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence and is the highest international honor for professional nursing practice.

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    Top-rated medical care


    Working as a team with doctors from across Allegheny Health Network (AHN), we offer high-level treatment for cancer, heart disease, severe burns, autoimmune diseases, stroke, orthopaedic conditions and neurological problems. Learn more about specialties at West Penn.

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    Nationally recognized burn care


    As the only pediatric burn center in western Pennsylvania to be verified by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons, West Penn Burn Center  is pioneering leading-edge treatments that are adopted by hospitals across the country.

Featured Services at West Penn Hospital

Part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), we’re a national leader in oncology, surgery and women’s health.

  • AHN Cancer Institute


    We offer advanced diagnostic and treatment services for cancers of the breast, lung, esophagus, pancreas, colon, gynecologic, skin, prostate and more.

  • Women's health


    Our comprehensive services include annual exams, preventive medicine, menopause therapies, treatments for pelvic floor disorders and a heart health program.

  • Weight Management


    Specializing in medical and surgical treatments, West Penn’s Bariatrics team are your dedicated partners through your weight loss journey.

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Fast Facts about West Penn Hospital

As a member of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), our care teams have a deep commitment to providing exceptional, personalized care.

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Remission is #livingproof

From the trifecta of women's cancers to complete remission, Michele Allison entrusted her complex care to the cancer specialists at West Penn.

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Groundbreaking cancer treatment

Using CAR T-cell therapy, AHN doctors can reengineer a patient’s immune system, modifying blood to fight cancer — cell by cell. There are less than 25 health systems in the world creating CAR T-cells, and the first in the region, is AHN. View CAR T-cell video on YouTube.

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AHN’s West Penn Hospital is top rated in western PA by US News & World Report. Western PA refers to AHN’s 15-county footprint including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland, Erie, Fayette, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Mercer, Venango, Crawford, and Warren.