Phone Support Contact Lines
Our phone support lines are available 10am-8pm for those who have questions, concerns or just want someone to talk to. Our phone support staff are available to talk to patients and caregivers from all backgrounds.
Jack Silverstein- Kidney/Pancreas Transplant.........................................412-427-2969
Joe Mores- Hemodialysis/Kidney transplant (living donor).....................724-548-7550
Mike Currin- Polycystic Kidney Disease/Kidney Transplant.....................724-796-1603
Nikki McKenna- Kidney transplant from living donor..............................412-216-0144
Brad Davern- Home Hemodialysis (NxStage Machine).............................412-552-0508
Lee Adams- Liver Transplant....................................................................412-841-6239
Georgene Thomas- Double Lung Transplant.............................................412-913-6749
Rich Wegrzyn- Heart Transplant (Heart VAD Machine)............................412-400-2601
Michelle Christensen- Multivisceral transplant.......................................614-309-3369
Eileen McMahon Pistelli-Kidney Living Donor.........................................412-901-2614
Send Us a Message
If you'd prefer to contact us via email, feel free to send a message below and we will get you in touch with one of our contacts listed above.
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Other Points of Contact
CORE 1-800-DONOR-7 (8:00 AM-4:30PM)
Call in for information on how to register to be an organ donor and questions related to the donation process. *Please note: Questions regarding transplant need to be directed to your transplant center/coordinator, not to CORE.
APPRISE 412-661-1438
Helps citizens with Medicare understand their health insurance options so they can make informed decisions about which plan is best for them. Helps senior citizens deal with Medicare paperwork, Medicare part D benefits (prescription drug coverage), Medigap eligibility, filing appeals regarding Medicare claims or long-term care policies or supplemental insurance.

