Heart Center

Your child's heart is precious and requires specialized pediatric care. That's why where you take your child matters. As the largest cardiac program in the Southeast, one of the top five largest pediatric heart centers in the nation for Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Cardiac Acute Care Unit (CACU) volumes, and the only nationally ranked cardiac surgery and cardiology program in the state, the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Heart Center provides exceptional treatment to infants, children and teenagers who have complex heart defects.

The number of patients we see and the excellent outcomes we have mean that our doctors have experience treating many different heart problems within a wide range of patient ages. So, whether you're looking for care for your newborn or your high school senior, our committed team of specialists, advanced technology and compassionate family support services make our Heart Center the right place to take your child's heart.

Our facilities include:

• 48 beds in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU), one of the largest dedicated CICUs in the U.S.
• 36 bed, fully equipped Cardiac Acute Care Unit (CACU)
• 3 catheterization labs; 2 with hybrid capabilities, 1 EP lab
• 3 cardiovascular operating rooms (CVORs)
• 20+ outpatient cardiology clinics across Georgia
• Dedicated fetal cardiology clinic

When it comes to your child's heart, you'll go to any length to receive specialized, high-quality care, and in the Atlanta area, you don't have to go far to find it. We're ranked as one of the top pediatric cardiology and heart surgery programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.*

Our team collaborates with other specialists to help your child's specific needs. We work with you through each step of treatment, often from before your child is born through adolescence and into young adulthood. You'll always know what to expect and how to take the best care of your child.

Our specialty heart programs include:

• Aorta and Vascular Program
• Arrhythmia Program
• Cardiomyopathy Program
• Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery Program
• Fetal Cardiology Program
• Heart Transplant Program
• Marfan Syndrome Program
• Preventive Cardiology Program
• Project S.A.V.E.
• 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

We also offer supportive programs for our heart patients and their families, including:

• Kids at Heart Program: Our Kids at Heart community provides support and resources to families, parents and caregivers of children with congenital heart defects. With more than 900 member families, Kids at Heart offers opportunities to learn from one another about the challenges that come with having a child with heart defects.
• Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program: Our Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program provides critical mental health support to cardiac patients and families, as these patients typically have long periods of hospitalization.

What is a congenital heart defect (CHD)?

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects that affect the structure of a baby’s heart and the way it works, affecting 1% of newborns each year.

As a top-ranked center for pediatric heart care, we’re experienced with treating all kinds of heart problems in infants and children. We provide comprehensive cardiac services for congenital and acquired heart disease for babies to young adults, as well as prenatal (before birth) diagnostics. Treating more than 48,000 children every year, the Heart Center has gained national recognition for our innovative treatments, leading-edge research and compassionate care.

Heart defects and conditions we evaluate and 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)

With more than 60 pediatric cardiologists in more than 20 locations across the state, our Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Cardiology clinics provide accessible outpatient care for your child's cardiology needs. During your first appointment, our team will provide a thorough evaluation, including an exam and diagnostic testing, if needed. Our pediatric cardiologists will take time to personally discuss their findings and recommendations. Each patient receives individualized specialty care, and we offer convenient locations throughout Georgia to provide high-quality heart care to patients throughout the state.

How do I make an appointment?

• Complete an appointment form or call 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233.

What information do I need to bring to my child's first appointment?

• A completed patient form.
• A form of payment—we accept all major credit cards and insurances. Please note that copayments are due upon service.

Refer a patient (physicians only)

For physician resources, forms or to refer a patient to Children’s Cardiology, physicians can access our Cardiology referral page.

Led by Paul Chai, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and William Mahle, MD, Chief of Cardiology, our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric cardiologists, pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, advanced practice providers, pediatric cardiac nurses, cardiac researchers and family support professionals.

Leadership

• Paul Chai, MD, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Co-Chief, Children’s Heart Center
• William Mahle, MD, Chief of Cardiology, Co-chief, Children’s Heart Center

Cardiothoracic surgery

Cardiothoracic surgeons

• Paul Chai, MD
• Joshua Rosenblum, MD, PhD
• Subhadra Shashidharan, MD
• Fawwaz Shaw, MD
• Mohan John, MD

Advanced practice providers

• Madeline Allsopp, CPNP
• Kacy Bagwell, CPNP
• Megan Baker, CPNP
• Abby Bechler-Karsch, PNP-BC
• Emily Becker, CPNP
• Meagan Beech, CPNP
• Katie Berkowitz, CPNP-AC
• Brittany Brennan, CPNP
• Crystal Bryan, CPNP
• Tara Buckhalter, CPNP
• Taylor Bush, PA-C
• Maria Cabrera, CPNP-AC, FNP
• Jennifer Chiles, PA-C
• Nicole Coolidge, CPNP
• Shelby Corder, CPNP
• Caitlyn Coward, CPNP
• Daniel Danilczyk, CPNP
• Madison Demetry, CPNP
• Meghan Engler, CPNP
• Emily Frank, CPNP
• Margrethe Fredericks, CPNP
• Allison Head, PA-C
• Natalie Hicks, PA-C
• Virginia Horan, PA-C
• Kasey Keane-Lerner, PA-C
• Alexandra Kruger, PA-C
• Keyatta Lackey, CPNP
• Patricia Lawrence, CPNP
• Diane Long, CPNP
• Melanie McBrayer, CPNP
• Lauren Meador, PA-C
• Kathleen Murphy, PNP-BC
• Anna Patton, CPNP
• Lindsey Prozzillo, CPNP
• Brittany Scoville, CPNP
• Ashley Smith, CPNP
• Kristin Smith, CPNP
• Amelia St John, CPNP
• Meghan Stowell, CPNP
• Isabel Walker, PA-C
• Kimberly Woodall-Williams, CPNP

Cardiology

Cardiologists

• 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

• Haleigh Anderson, CPNP
• Megan Burnworth, CPNP
• Caitlin Calkins, CPNP
• Charissa Deckelmann, CPNP
• Robin Epstein, CPNP
• Heather Jordan, MSN, CPNP-PC
• Jessica Posey, MSN, FNP-C
• Vandana Ramaswamy, CPNP
• Allison Smith, CPNP
• Patricia Simpson, MSN, FNP-C, RN
• Kimberly Straub, PA-C
• Allison Voight, CPNP

Cardiac anesthesiology

• Anne Elisa Cossu, MD, MS
• Laura Downey, MD
• Michael Fiedorek, MD
• Stephanie Grant, MD
• Nina Guzzetta, MD, FAAP
• Anna Hartzog, MD
• Scott Kolesky, MD, PhD, FAAP
• Matt Lilien, MD
• Justin Long, MD, MHI, FAAP
• Bruce Miller, MD
• Katie Roddy, MD
• Steven Tosone, MD

Children's Heart Center

Arthur M. Blank Hospital
2220 North Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

Children's Cardiology Outpatient Clinics

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

*No. 12 on the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list for 2024-25.

** Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) by hospitals in Georgia, ages 0-18 (2023). Does not include any freestanding ambulatory surgery data.

***Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4) data registry and Pediatric Acute Care Cardiology Collaborative (PAC3) data registry.