4/1/2026
PITTSBURGH – UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has opened a new and expanded pediatric cardiology clinic at Children’s Pine Center in Wexford, significantly increasing access to specialized heart care for children and families across the region.The new clinic will bring together UPMC Children’s pediatric cardiology services currently offered at Children’s North while expanding capacity to serve additional patients following the acquisition of the pediatric cardiology practice of Prapti Kanani, M.D.
The pediatric cardiology staff currently supporting patients at Children’s North will relocate to Pine Center, along with two additional staff members from Dr. Kanani’s practice, ensuring continuity and familiarity for patients and families. To support the increased patient volume, UPMC Children’s has also expanded its care team, adding several staff members and hiring additional pediatric cardiologists.
“The new clinic represents a meaningful investment in the future of congenital heart care in our region,” said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children’s Hospital. “By bringing together our existing team and welcoming new patients from a trusted community practice, we are expanding access while preserving the continuity and high-quality care families expect from UPMC Children’s.”
The clinic at Pine Center will be open Monday through Friday, providing comprehensive diagnostic and follow-up cardiology services. The clinic will also include appointments for both fetal and adult congenital heart disease, all in a convenient facility tailored to accommodate the needs of expanding families.
The new clinic is part of UPMC Children’s broader investment in advancing pediatric heart care, including the opening of the new UPMC Children’s Heart Institute in Lawrenceville in June. The state-of-the-art facility will bring together specialized clinical care, advanced technology, and collaborative expertise in a purpose-built space designed to support patients and families at every stage of their heart care journey. This investment also builds on the continued growth of UPMC Children’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, which provides coordinated, lifelong care for patients as they transition from pediatric to adult services, further strengthening access to comprehensive, world-class heart care across the region.
For more information about Pediatric Cardiology services at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, visit www.chp.edu.
