Specialization Of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
ENT
Gastro-enterology
General Surgeon
Gynaecology
Hematologist
Maxillofacial Surgery
Neurologist
Oncologist
Ophthalmology
Orthopedics
Psychiatrist
Pulmonology
Urology
Vascular Surgeon
About Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
** About Penn Presbyterian Medical Center **
For more than a century, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center has provided outstanding health care services for our Philadelphia neighbors -- and for patients who travel from far and wide for our innovative medical therapies and distinguished specialists. We have grown tremendously over the years, and today Penn Presbyterian ranks as one of the region's premier medical facilities.
Penn Presbyterian combines state-of-the-art technology with personalized care from outstanding physicians and the friendly atmosphere of a community hospital.
We have an outstanding track record of medical accomplishments, such as creating one of the first coronary care units in the country. We continue to provide leading-edge care as part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Several of Penn's premier medical programs -- including family medicine, internal medicine, ophthalmology, psychiatry, radiology and imaging, rehabilitation, and surgery -- are located on Penn Presbyterian's campus.
Because hospitalization can be stressful, we're also concerned about our patients' comfort and peace of mind. Each of our hospital rooms is private, and our patient care staff understands the importance of being attentive to patients' and families' needs and of keeping them informed about their medical care.
The connection between Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is close and strong. The mix of specialists from these two respected institutions offers convenience and reassurance for patients.
History Of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
** Our History **
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center was founded in 1871 by the Alliance of Philadelphia Presbyteries. Originally called Presbyterian Hospital of Philadelphia, we began as a small 45-bed facility on 2-1/2 acres.
Nursing has strong roots at Penn Presbyterian, beginning with the establishment of our School of Nursing in 1887. We have always recognized the extraordinary role nurses play in providing first-rate care, and continue to value their professionalism and dedication to patients.
Over the years, Penn Presbyterian has grown to a modern 16-acre campus that contains more than 300 beds and encompasses our impressive array of medical institutes, specialty centers and research programs, including the region's first freestanding outpatient heart facility and one of the nation's most renowned ophthalmology centers, the Scheie Eye Institute.
At Penn Presbyterian, our strong heritage enables us to deliver care with the humanity and medical excellence that our patients expect. We are enormously proud of our history of healing.
In 1995, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center became a member of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. As a University of Pennsylvania teaching hospital, Penn Presbyterian is able to offer patients a full array of state-of-the art services, from primary and family care to the most complex medical and surgical treatment by a world-renowned team of medical professionals.
