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Summary: UPMC Washington (Washington Health System) is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Washington, PA, now affiliated with or acquired by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) as of mid-2024. The system offers a range of services including cardiovascular care along with cancer, hospice/home care, behavioral health, and general hospital services. It operates with about 138 employees (per available highlights) and reported annual revenue around $19.2 million. Key locations include 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA (HQ) and 240 Wellness Way, Washington, PA. The affiliation with UPMC expands access to UPMC’s network of cardiovascular specialists and services (e.g., UPMC Hillman Cancer Center affiliation is noted for broader care connections). If you’re seeking cardiovascular care specifically at UPMC Washington, expect a regional facility integrated into the UPMC system with access to its broader cardiovascular programs and specialists.

Clinic Type

Cardiology

Address

UPMC Washington Cardiovascular Care offices in Washington, Waynesburg, McMurray and California

Phone

(724) 229-1926

Email

salrutz@whs.org

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Tuesday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Wednesday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Emergency Care

Dial 911 for all emergencies

Services Offered

  • Arterial and Venous Ultrasound
  • Cardiac CTA
  • Cardiac MRI
  • Carotid Stent
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Stress Testing
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Peripheral Vascular Angiography
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Venous Ablation
  • TAVR
  • Watchman
  • PFO Closure

Technology & Equipment

  • Cardiac MRI
  • Cardiac CTA
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Stress Testing
  • Venous Ablation
  • TAVR
  • Watchman
  • PFO Closure
  • Peripheral Vascular Angiography
  • Carotid Stent
  • Pacemaker Implantation
  • Coronary Angioplasty
  • Arterial and Venous Ultrasound

Team

  • Pecora, Michael J. — MD
  • Richardson, James R. — MD
  • Scolieri, Sun — MD
  • Staub, Brian — MD
  • Susco, Benjamin — MD
  • Venero, Jose — MD
  • Varghese, Rekhi — MD
  • Luke Holubeck — PA-C
  • Taylor Sullivan — PA-C
  • Leann Attanucci — CRNP
  • Mary Relich-Dudas — CRNP
  • Gretchen Furman — PA-C

Insurance & Payment

  • most major insurance plans

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our billing department for assistance at (724) 229-1926.

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FAQs

What services are provided?

A range of cardiovascular diagnostic and treatment services including ultrasound, imaging, interventions and device therapies.

What services are offered by UPMC Washington Cardiovascular Care?

A comprehensive array of diagnostic and treatment services for cardiovascular care (e.g., Arterial and Venous Ultrasound, Cardiac CTA, Cardiac MRI, Pacemaker Implantation, Echocardiography, Nuclear Stress Testing, Peripheral Vascular Angiography, TAVR, Watchman, etc.).

What are the contact details for billing questions?

billing department for assistance at (724) 229-1926.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey via Momentary Labs: 4 out of 5 stars (based on 736 patient surveys) (736)
  • US News Health (Cardiologists): 3 out of 5 stars (17 reviews)
  • UPMC ProviderMatch: Individual provider ratings range from 4.5 to 4.9 stars (Varies by provider (e.g., 319 ratings for one provider))

Patients praise

  • Strong nurse communication, frequently rated above national averages
  • High cleanliness standards within the facility
  • Effective and positive experiences with surgical teams and pre-operative processes reported by many patients
  • Majority of patients willing to recommend the hospital to others

Common complaints

  • Reports of rude or dismissive staff behavior in triage and during overnight stays
  • Concerns regarding pain management delays during post-surgical recovery
  • Frustration with high hospital billing and insurance coverage issues

"I have had 3 surgeries at Washington Hospital and each time I had a positive experience. Pre-op was extremely efficient and nurses and surgical staff were cheerful and helpful."

LocalityBiz Review

"The people are rude and stuck up who work here. I overheard two employees laughing in triage over my pain and struggle."

Yelp Review

"I did buzz for the nurse a few times but was told 'They were busy'!! It was the longest night of pain I've ever had!!"

LocalityBiz Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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