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Pediatrics • Pittsburgh, PA • Since 1787 • Multiple facilities including main campus and affiliated facilities (listed under links) locations
About
Summary: - The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is a large, private, state-related research university in Pittsburgh, PA, founded in 1787. - It comprises 17 undergraduate and graduate schools, with a Pittsburg campus housing 31,000+ students and the central administration. - Pitt is an R1: Very High Research Activity institution, affiliated with UPMC, and competes in NCAA Division I (Pittsburgh Panthers). - Key locations include the Oakland campus near Schenley Park, Cathedral of Learning, and proximity to Carnegie Museums and Carnegie Mellon University. - Additional campuses: four undergraduate branch campuses in Bradford, Greensburg, Johnstown, and Titusville. - Notable facts: historic origins as Western University of Pennsylvania, renamed University of Pittsburgh in 1908; joined Commonwealth System of Higher Education in 1966. If you’re looking for the Department of Pediatrics specifically: - Pitt’s Department of Pediatrics operates within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, typically aligned with UPMC for clinical care and research. - For exact department contacts, faculty listings, research programs, and clinical services, visit the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pediatrics page or the Department of Pediatrics section on pitt.edu.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
The Pitt Pediatrics campus and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh campus in Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA
Phone
352-514-8659
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vivian Health: 3.8/5 (5 reviews (Vivian Health))
- TrustReviewers.com: 4.2/5 (521 reviews (TrustReviewers.com))
- Trustburn: 3.9/5 (302 reviews (Trustburn))
Patients praise
- High-quality medical expertise and successful treatment outcomes for serious conditions
- Compassionate and supportive care from specific doctors, nurses, and child life specialists
- Effective and reassuring handling of scary or complex pediatric emergencies
- Efforts to make the hospital environment less intimidating for children through activities and support programs
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication from doctors and nurses
- Long wait times in emergency and discharge processes
- Concerns regarding facility cleanliness and maintenance
- Dissatisfaction with hospital food quality
- Instances of perceived unprofessional staff behavior
"The nurses and doctors went above and beyond to make sure Porter was okay. The fact that he is thriving today is a miracle."
— UPMC Children's Hospital Patient Story"This is the worst hospital ever!!! Never again!!... I had to wait an entire day to get out out of there! They're very slow. Not on top of there patients."
— TrustReviewers.com User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- A Leadership Announcement from the Chair of Pediatrics | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh — Apr 21, 2026
- A Leadership Announcement from the Chair of Pediatrics | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh — Dec 16, 2025
- Judy Jasser, MD | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh — Oct 20, 2025
- O'Donnell Named New Associate Dean for Student Affairs | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh — Oct 29, 2025
- Vajravelu, Arslanian, Join National Research Consortium | Department of Pediatrics | University of Pittsburgh — Mar 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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