Advanced Heart Care

Your best heart care begins at Penn Heart and Vascular at Chester County Hospital. No condition is considered too "high risk."

Find a Location Find a Doctor

Patients with cardiovascular disease and their families rely on Penn Heart and Vascular at Chester County Hospital for local access to leading-edge heart and vascular care. No condition is too "high risk." We offer advanced care for a full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions, including arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, heart disease, hypertension, vascular disease, and more - with seamless access to the renowned expertise of the region's best clinicians, researchers and educators.

Our Heart and Vascular program offers the advanced technologies of a regional cardiovascular center paired with the concern and responsiveness of a community hospital.

As a national leader in basic science, research and clinical trials, Penn Heart and Vascular offers patients access to the latest treatment options before they are widely available elsewhere in the region.

With a fully integrated approach to cardiovascular care and disease prevention, our clinical services include preventative and consultative programs, as well as diagnostic imaging and testing, drug therapy, heart assist devices, and surgical treatment options that can be found at only a few centers across the country.

Expert cardiologists, cardiac and vascular surgeons and sub-specialists offer patient-centered care using the most advanced treatment options and therapies available. Because Penn's cardiovascular clinicians also teach the next generation of leaders, they are not only well-versed in the latest clinical practices today, but also are developing promising treatment options for tomorrow. Being among the nation's leaders in heart and vascular research, Penn participates in the latest clinical trials that are on the forefront of innovation.

Achievements

American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline^® Silver Receiving Quality Achievement Award
Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Accredited for Cardiovascular Excellence for Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Cath PCI Registry Participant
ACTION Registry Participant
ICD Registry Participant

LOCATION and CONTACT INFORMATION

Penn Heart and Vascular Center
Chester County Hospital
701 East Marshall Street, 2nd Floor
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 1.800.789.PENN (7366)

Explore Heart and Vascular Care at Chester County Hospital

Patient Experiences

Penn Heart and Vascular at Chester County Hospital offers advanced care for a full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions, including arrhythmia, heart disease, vascular disease, and more.

Treatments and Procedures

Our multidisciplinary team offers advanced testing, procedures and preventive measures to determine the most effective treatment plan for each patient.

Specialized Heart Health Services

Our specialized programs, resources and facilities make us one of the region's top destinations for cardiovascular care.

Meet Our Team

Our surgeons, cardiologists and specialists have been recognized for excellence in cardiac care. They focus on the prevention, prompt diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment of heart disease.

Care of Your Heart

Articles and resources to help you become a better caretaker for your heart.

Cardiovascular Physician Videos

View informative videos about cardiovascular topics featuring members of our Heart and Vascular team.

Heart Patient Stories

Real heart and vascular patients tell their stories about their experience with Chester County Hospital.

Featured Provider

Steven J. Weiss, MD

Chief, Cardiac Surgery, Chester County Hospital; Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery

Steven Weiss, MD, has extensive experience in high-risk, off-pump and all-arterial conduit coronary bypass surgery. He has a special interest in valve repair and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He is focused on patient safety science and improving the detection and delivery of care to cardiac valve disease patients.

Dr. Weiss has more than 25 years of clinical cardiac surgery experience. He received his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and his MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Weiss completed a general surgery residency at Presbyterian Medical Center, cardiothoracic surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and chief residency at the University of Maryland Health System. He went on to complete a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Weiss is board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Cardiology and American College of Chest Physicians.

Learn more and make an appointment

Upcoming Programs

Cardiovascular Heart Screenings Chester County

Cardiovascular Health Screenings

This comprehensive cardiovascular screening includes cholesterol and HDL testing, blood pressure, BMI, body fat percentage testing and more.