AHN Recruits UPMC Leader Matthew Holtzman to Spearhead Western Surgery

Dr. Holtzman transitions to AHN after a long tenure at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, where he held several key leadership titles, including president of the UPMC Shadyside medical staff. His new role carries a dual mandate: directing regional surgical strategy and serving as the Surgical Oncology Business Development and Community Relations Leader. This appointment reflects AHN’s broader push to integrate its newly acquired hospitals into a cohesive network while elevating its oncology profile.

Dr. David Bartlett, director of the AHN Cancer Center, noted that Holtzman’s background in managing complex surgical programs will be instrumental in expanding regional care capabilities. A board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal malignancies, Holtzman brings over two decades of clinical and academic experience to the system. His work will focus on scaling advanced surgical services and fostering physician alignment within the Heritage Valley footprint, aiming to provide western Pennsylvania patients with broader access to specialized cancer treatments.