Baystate Health Welcomes Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Baystate Health and Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates (PVCA) are pleased to announce that, that Pioneer Valley Cardiology Associates, a longtime provider of cardiovascular care, will join Baystate Health, effective November 1, 2026.

The addition of PVCA further strengthens Baystate Health’s cardiovascular services and its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality specialty care close to home.

“The coming together of Baystate Cardiology and Pioneer Valley Cardiology represents an exciting next chapter in our longstanding collaboration,” said Dr. Amir Lotfi, Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Cardiology and Associate Medical Director, Heart & Vascular Program, Baystate Health. “Both groups share a strong commitment to clinical excellence, quality, patient-centered care, and serving the communities of Western Massachusetts. By bringing together our clinical expertise, resources, and established relationships, we have an opportunity to further improve the quality of cardiovascular care, expand patient access, strengthen clinical outcomes, and support continued growth and innovation across the region.”

For patients, the transition is designed to provide continuity of care, with patients continuing to see their same physicians and advanced practice providers at the same locations. PVCA has served patients in the region for more than 50 years, providing comprehensive cardiovascular care, including general cardiology, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac testing.

“Our commitment has always been to the people of this community,” said Dr. John Marenco, President of Pioneer Valley Cardiology. Joining Baystate Health allows us to continue that commitment while becoming part of an organization that shares our belief in providing excellent care close to home. Our patients will continue to have the same familiar providers and locations, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together for the health of the region.”

PVCA was established in 1971 and has grown from a three-physician practice into a multidisciplinary cardiovascular practice with more than 25 providers. Its providers offer care across the spectrum of cardiovascular services in locations in Springfield and Enfield.