Heart and vascular care
Caring for your heart, every day
As one of the top heart and vascular programs in the nation, Penn Medicine experts are your heart health partners. From heart valve disease and heart arrhythmia therapies to open heart surgery and heart transplants, we use the latest research and advanced treatments to help you feel better and live life more fully.
Conditions we treat
Precision treatments with our Interventional Cardiology Program
We offer advanced, minimally invasive treatments for heart and blood vessel problems. As the most experienced team in the greater Philadelphia, Lancaster, and Princeton areas, our experts deliver innovative care with exceptional outcomes, even for complex cases.
Penn Medicine’s Heart Transplant Program
A heart transplant is a lifesaving option for people with advanced heart failure. Our program is one of the most experienced in the United States, providing exceptional care and support throughout your transplant journey to help you live your best life.
The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health
The Heart Group of Lancaster General Health delivers advanced, personalized cardiovascular care right in your community. From diagnostics to surgery and rehab, their expert team offers innovative treatments and specialized clinics for lifelong heart health.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.
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Patient stories
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