Select Specialty Hospital

Our expertise extends to patients who have the following:
Mechanical ventilator dependence
Chronic Lung Disease (such as COPD and Emphysema)
Neuromuscular disorders
Acute respiratory ailments
Pneumonia
Post-surgical complications
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Brain injuries
Metabolic encephalopathy

Our hospital provides comprehensive, specialized care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory disorders. Our primary focus is to wean medically complex patients from mechanical ventilation and restore independent breathing.

Select Specialty Hospital provides specialized hospital care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for patients who need advanced support with serious respiratory and neurological conditions. With expertise in treating medically complex cases, the hospital focuses on helping patients manage acute or chronic respiratory disorders and supporting the transition toward independent breathing. Services center on comprehensive, specialized treatment for patients who are mechanically ventilator dependent, including those with chronic lung disease such as COPD and emphysema, as well as acute respiratory ailments and pneumonia. Care is also designed for individuals facing post-surgical complications, spinal cord injuries, stroke, brain injuries, and metabolic encephalopathy. A defining strength at Select Specialty Hospital is its emphasis on weaning patients from mechanical ventilation and restoring independent breathing—supporting recovery through targeted, specialized care for those with complex medical needs in the Pittsburgh area.