Welcome to the Centre Regional Cardiothoracic and Vascular Associates
University Cardiothoracic and Vascular Associates and Commonwealth Surgical Services, joined together in 2009 to expand quality Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Endovascular Surgical care for the Centre region of Central Pennsylvania. Our web site provides information about the services we provide. Look around, and if you get lost simply click on “HOME” and you will return to this page. You can look through the topics shown in red on the left, or click on the pictures to the left if you are searching for common procedures or illnesses. If you don’t find what you need, call and let us help with your questions.c
Philip L. Rice, MD, FACS, FACC, FCCP, RPVI Welcomes You!
Thank you for visiting our web home. We provide quality Cardiothoracic, Vascular, and Endovascular Surgical care for persons living in Centre, Mifflin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Snyder and the surrounding Counties in Central Pennsylvania. Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania is at the center of the region. For over 10 years we have offered minimally invasive treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease, PAD, using balloon and stent treatments. We performed the first aneurysm stent procedures, EVAR and TEVAR, in the region. We were the first to perform minimally invasive treatment of varicose vein disease using ablation techniques. We developed the first and only ICAVL full service accredited non-invasive vascular lab in the area. UCVA continues to grow thanks to the patients we serve.
Our emphasis is on quality and personal communication between the physician, the patient, and the family. We believe healthcare is a privilege and that the physician and patient can work together to achieve quality health for the patient. We believe patients should be informed about their care, and the risk, benefit, and alternatives to the care provided. If we fall short of these standards please let us know.
Philip L. Rice, MD, FACS, FACC, FCCP, RPVI - Click here to learn more about Dr. Philip Rice Medical Director
