Pediatric Cardiology
The pediatric cardiologists from our nationally ranked program provide comprehensive care for all conditions of the heart and blood vessels, including congenital heart defects, as well as acquired and chronic heart conditions.
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Pediatric cardiology specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions for babies who are still in utero (before they are born) through early adulthood. Pediatric cardiologists offer care for chronic (long-term) cardiovascular conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as more complex conditions including arrhythmias, congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease.
Why Choose Children’s Cardiology?
As Georgia’s only nationally ranked program for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, your child will have access to one of the top pediatric cardiology teams, as well as highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiac advanced practice providers and other specialists close to home.
Coordinated heart treatment
The pediatric cardiology team at Children’s comprises a wide range of doctors and clinical teams who work together to deliver a specialized, multidisciplinary approach to treatment for children and young adults with heart conditions.
Cardiac expertise
We understand you want the best pediatric cardiologist for your child. As the largest pediatric cardiology program in the Southeast, we have more than 58,000 outpatient visits each year. More visits mean more experience with a wide variety of heart conditions, from the more common to the most complex.
Signs of heart problems in children and teens
Learn about the signs of pediatric heart conditions parents should look for and why it is important for children, teens and young adults to see a pediatric cardiologist for heart care.
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Support for heart patients
Our team is here to help on your child’s heart journey. We provide support services to help navigate the emotional, financial and spiritual needs of your family.
learn moreChildren’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology brings together a team of over 60 pediatric cardiologists who are dedicated to providing your child with the best heart care possible. Treatment is tailored to your child’s unique needs, and our pediatric cardiologists will combine the latest diagnostic and treatment technology with a caring, child-friendly approach.
Heart defects and conditions we treat include:
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chest pain
- Congestive heart failure
- Complex congenital heart disease
- Heart murmur
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
- Long QT syndrome
- Myocarditis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Tetralogy of fallot (TOF)
- Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Arthur M. Blank Hospital is Now Open
With the opening of Arthur M. Blank Hospital, clinical services at Egleston Hospital, the Emory Children’s Center and the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center moved to the new hospital.
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Many of the pediatric cardiologists at the Children’s Heart Center have completed advanced training, allowing them to provide specialized care for your child. Our cardiology team works together to deliver a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to treatment based on your child’s needs.
Our specialized pediatric cardiologists include:
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists: These pediatric cardiologists diagnose, treat and manage heart failure. They have expertise in the placement and management of ventricular assist devices and provide care to children who need or have had a heart transplant.
- Cardiac Electrophysiologist: Cardiac electrophysiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders or abnormalities in the electrical system of the heart.
- Cardiac Intensivist: These specialists provide around-the-clock treatment of critically ill patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) and cardiac acute care unit (CACU).
- Fetal Cardiologist: Fetal cardiologists have expertise in using ultrasound imaging to diagnose CHDs in an unborn baby’s heart.
- Interventional Cardiologist: Pediatric cardiologists who specialize in interventional cardiology have expertise in diagnosing and treating heart conditions using a catheter.
Cardiac Specialty Programs
The Children’s Heart Center offers several specialty programs, meaning our physicians collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons and doctors, nurses and clinicians from other specialties. Many of our multispecialty programs are nationally recognized, and we are actively involved in research projects to help advance pediatric cardiac care.
Our specialty heart programs include:
- Aorta and Vascular Program
- Arrhythmia Program
- Cardiomyopathy Program
- Fetal Cardiology Program
- Heart Transplant Program
- Marfan Syndrome Program
- Preventive Cardiology Program
- Pulmonary Artery Reconstruction Program
- Pulmonary Hypertension Program
- Pulmonary Vein Stenosis (PVS) Program
- Single Ventricle Program
- Transcatheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Infants Program
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program
Your Child's Heart Deserves Nationally Ranked Care
Children’s has the only nationally ranked cardiology and heart surgery program for kids and teens in Georgia.
learn moreAt Children’s, we understand that heart conditions are a lifelong journey, and offer treatment and follow-up until 22 years of age.
Patients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
How do I make an appointment?
- Complete an appointment form or call 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233. Our contact center is available from 7:00am - 5:00pm.
Cancellations
Call our office as soon as possible if you:
- Will be more than 20 minutes late.
- Are unable to keep a scheduled appointment.
After-hours calls
Some health problems happen after our offices close. Call 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233 to talk to a pediatric cardiologist after business hours. Support is available around the clock to ensure your call is handled promptly and effectively.
During your child’s first appointment, you can expect for them to receive a thorough evaluation, including an exam and diagnostic testing, if needed. Your child’s pediatric cardiologist will take time to personally discuss their findings with you, and will develop a personalized treatment plan based on your child’s unique needs.
Please follow the directions below for your child's first appointment:
- Bring the names and addresses of all your child’s doctors.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your child’s appointment to complete first-time visit paperwork.
- Remember to bring your child’s insurance card, medical referral form, insurance referral form and any medical records or prior test results that will be helpful for this appointment. Bring your child’s medicines, including vitamins and herbal medicines, or a copy of the prescription and any necessary medical records.
- Do not use lotions, oils or powders on your child’s skin before the appointment.
- Your child’s visit may take two to three hours depending on testing and the needs of patients seen before you. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please download and complete the forms below for new and existing patients before your child’s visit.
- New/Existing Patient Intake Form
- Consent to Treat (en Español)
- Authorization to Obtain/Release Protected Health Information (en Español)
Children's Policies
To request copies of medical records, a parent, guardian or patient over the age of 18 should complete an authorization form and fax it to 770-488-9403 or mail it to:
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology
Health Information Services
2970 Brandywine Road, Suite 125
Atlanta, GA 30341
Payment for your child’s medical services is determined when an appointment is scheduled. If you do not have medical coverage, payment is expected at the time of the visit.
If you do have medical coverage:
- Specialist copayment is due at the time of your visit.
- Look at your plan before your child’s appointment to see if there are referral requirements.
- You may be responsible for charges not paid by your child’s insurance if you do not follow your plan’s rules.
If you do not have medical coverage:
- Your child should not go without care. Call one of our financial counselors at 770-488-9204 to discuss payment arrangements.
For your convenience, we accept payments through MYchart. We also accept cash, check, money orders and all major credit cards. Call 770-488-9204 to speak with one of our financial counselors prior to your visit or if you have any questions about billing.
We have a social worker to help you:
- Find health and community resources.
- Understand Medicaid and Social Security benefits.
- Support your family as you cope with your child’s heart condition.
Advancements and Innovation in Pediatric Heart Care
We work closely with cardiologists in the community to help ensure complete, coordinated heart care is delivered seamlessly at our hospitals.
- William Mahle, MD
- Alaa Aljiffry, MD
- Asaad Beshish, MD
- Holly Bauser-Heaton, MD, PhD
- Wesley Blackwood, MD
- William Border, MD
- Arene Butto, MD
- Brian Cardis, MD
- Nikhil Chanani, MD
- Martha Clabby, MD
- Shanelle Clarke, MD
- Andrew Dodgen, MD
- Matthew Ferguson, MD
- Peter Fischbach, MD
- Michael Fundora, MD
- Alice Hales-Kharazmi, MD
- Brandon Harden, MD
- Susan Hupp, MD
- Glen Iannucci, MD
- Simran Jandu, MD
- Shannon Jones, MD
- Usama Kanaan, MD
- Dennis Kim, MD, PhD
- Lazaros Kochilas, MD
- P. Andrea Kropf, MD
- James Kuo, MD
- Brooke Lewis, MD
- Allen Ligon, MD
- Clifford Wesley Lindsey, MD
- Michael Lopez, MD
- Kevin Maher, MD
- Heather Phelps Maloney, DO
- Chad Mao, MD
- William McEachern, MD
- Meghann McKane, MD
- Rachel McKay, MD
- Erik Michelfelder, MD
- Marcos Mills, MD
- Michael Mount, MD
- James Nelson, MD
- Matthew Oster, MD
- Gina Patel, MD
- Andrew Porter, MD
- Sanghee Ro, MD
- Fred Rodriguez, MD
- Saidie Rodriguez, MD
- Ritu Sachdeva, MD
- Denver Sallee, MD
- Cyrus Samai, MD
- Timothy Slesnick, MD
- Richard Urbano Garcia Soriano, MD
- Divya Suthar, MD
- Benjamin Toole, MD
- Dongngan Truong, MD
- Heather Viamonte, MD
- Neill Videlefsky, MD
- Michelle Wallace, MD
- Stephanie Wechsler, MD
- Robert Whitehill, MD
- Emily Williams, MD
- Hunter Wilson, MD
- Michael Wolf, MD
Advanced Practice Providers
With more than 20 pediatric heart clinic locations across the state, Children’s Cardiology clinics provide accessible outpatient care for your child’s cardiology needs
Center for Advanced Pediatrics
2174 North Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Cumming
1505 Northside Blvd Suite 2600
Cumming, GA 30041
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Albany
2709 Meredyth Drive, Suite 250
Albany, GA 31707
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Alpharetta
3300 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Athens
1000 Hawthorne Ave., Suite S
Athens, GA 30606
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Canton
134 Riverstone Terrace, Suite 202
Canton, GA 30114
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Columbus
705 17th St., Suite 406
Columbus, GA 31901
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Dalton
1504 N. Thornton Ave., Suite 105
Dalton, GA 30720
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Gainesville
200 S. Enota Dr. NE, Suite 400
Gainesville, GA 30501
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Hamilton Mill
2108 Teron Trace, Suite 200
Dacula, GA 30019
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Johns Creek
3890 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 240
Suwanee, GA 30024
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Lawrenceville
771 Old Norcross Road, Suite 110
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Macon
1062 Forsyth St., Suite 3A
Macon, GA 31201
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Marietta
355 Tower Road, Suite 204
Marietta, GA 30060
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Newnan
60 Oak Hill Blvd, Suite 102
Newnan, GA 30265-2314
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Oconee
1000 Cowles Clinic Way, CY-300
Greensboro, GA 30642
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Rockdale
2135 Eastview Parkway, Suite 300
Conyers, GA 30013
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Stockbridge
202 Village Center Parkway
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Thomasville
210 West Hansell Street
Thomasville, GA 31792
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Valdosta
2418 N. Oak St.
Valdosta, GA 31602
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology–Villa Rica
705 Dallas Highway, Suite 204
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Medical Office Building at Children's Scottish Rite Hospital
5461 Meridian Mark Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
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