Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
We offer advanced pediatric cardiothoracic surgery for the full range of congenital and acquired heart defects. A multispecialty care team guides children and families through every step of treatment.
Exceptional Care for Little Hearts
Congenital heart defects are rare, but we know it doesn’t feel that way when it’s your child who is diagnosed with a heart condition. You’ll have a lot of questions, and the biggest one is, “Will my child be okay?”
Regional Leaders in Congenital Heart Surgery
When your child needs heart surgery, they’re in the hands of a team that works together to deliver total cardiac care. Pediatric heart surgeons and pediatric cardiologists collaborate to make a treatment plan tailored to your child’s unique needs. They also work with nurse practitioners, critical care physicians, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nurses, and social workers. This means your child will have exceptional care before, during, and after surgery.
Our pediatric heart surgeons are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for septal defects, tetralogy of Fallot, and other cardiac disorders. We use the most advanced techniques, including minimally invasive surgery, so that your child can get back to being a kid as quickly as possible.
Comprehensive Pediatric Conditions We Treat
- Aortic stenosis
- Arrhythmias
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Atrioventricular canal defect
- Heart valve disease
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
- Pulmonary airway malformations
- Pulmonary atresia
- Single ventricle anomalies
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of the great arteries
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
Heart Surgery Procedures
- Aortic arch reconstruction
- Atrioventricular defect repair
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
- Pulmonary artery reconstruction
- Septal defect repair
- Single ventricle repair
- Staged palliation for HLHS
- Tetralogy of Fallot repair
- Valve repair and replacement
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Whenever possible, we recommend minimally invasive heart surgery. Our pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons work closely with our interventional cardiologist to offer a range of catheter-based procedures. Interventional treatments can help your child get back to normal activities faster. Benefits include:
- Less pain
- Less time in the hospital
- Quicker recovery
- Smaller incisions
