Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery - UPMC Washington
Pulmonology • Williamsport, PA • Since 1897 • 3 (Main Washington campus plus McMurray and Waynesburg offices) locations
About
Summary: - Washington Health System (WH S) in Washington, PA, has recently been acquired by UPMC (announced June 2024; effective June 1, 2024). UPMC is expanding its network and affiliations with WHS, including integration with UPMC facilities and services. - WHS location and contact: HQ at 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA 15301, plus additional addresses in Washington, PA. - Notable context: WHS is now part of UPMC; alumni and talent flow show continued ties to UPMC-affiliated centers (e.g., UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC network). Media coverage confirms the merger and affiliation. - Relevance to Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery: The merger situates WHS within the UPMC pulmonology and thoracic surgery network, implying access to UPMC’s thoracic surgical services and pulmonology specialists through the Washington, PA site and broader UPMC system. If you’re specifically seeking Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery services in the UPMC Washington area: - Expect access to UPMC’s pulmonary and thoracic surgery teams via the Washington site and its integration with the UPMC network. - For precise providers, schedules, and which Washington location offers thoracic surgery or pulmonology consults, contact WHS/UPMC Washington or search for UPMC Washington Pulmonology or UPMC Washington Thoracic Surgery within the UPMC system.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
Washington, PA
Phone
(724) 222-257?
salrutz@whs.org
Opening Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Emergency Care
Emergency department available at affiliated locations; refer to provided links for urgent/emergency care
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FAQs
What services does UPMC Washington Pulmonology and Thoracic Surgery provide?
Comprehensive care for lung-related diseases in inpatient and outpatient settings, including evaluation and treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, and other respiratory disorders, with procedures such as navigational bronchoscopy and CPET.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Ranasuriya): 4.9 / 5 (60 reviews (UPMC provider profile))
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Lazar): 5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- WebMD Care (Amy Grimes): 4 / 5 (3 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Lazar): 3.8 / 5 (1 review)
- Doctor.com (Keith Hammack): 5 / 5 (1 review)
Patients praise
- Highly compassionate and caring bedside manner
- Thorough explanations of medical conditions and test results
- Strong patient advocacy and willingness to listen
- Professional and personable medical staff
- High willingness among patients to recommend practitioners
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of mixed initial impressions
- Some need for improvement identified in specific patient experience metrics like follow-up or explanation of conditions in certain practitioner reviews
"Dr. Ranasuriya is very caring, compassionate, etc. She explains things very thoroughly and clearly in a language easily understood."
— UPMC Provider Profile"Dr. Oli is amazing! Professional, personable, a wonderful explainer, and definitely includes us in decisions and options."
— UPMC Provider Profile"Dr. lazar took the time to explain all the issues pertaining to my fathers condition and educated us on the heart in general. He comforted us as a family, reassured us and saved my fathers life."
— VitalsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Walter Enrico Rizzoni, MD - Williamsport, PA - Vascular Surgery - Book Appointment — May 20, 2026
- Julie A. Morgan, CRNP - Mechanicsburg, PA - Thoracic Surgery - Book Appointment — Mar 19, 2026
- UPMC Washington Boosts Lung, Kidney Transplant Access | Mirage News — Feb 5, 2026
- Janna Harris, PA-C - Mechanicsburg, PA - Cardiothoracic Surgery - Book Appointment — Nov 25, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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