Appointments 312.227.4240
Specialties & Conditions Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery
The Heart Center's renowned cardiovascular-thoracic surgery team provides comprehensive surgical care for all congenital and acquired cardiac defects.
The surgical team has particular expertise in neonatal repairs, coronary artery problems, vascular rings, tracheal abnormalities, mitral valve repair, arterial switch for transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, palliative and reparative operations, and the Fontan and Norwood procedures.
With high volumes and strong outcomes, the team leads the nation in arrhythmia surgery, integrating this technique into the repair of congenital heart defects in infants and children as well as adults.
As the surgical core of the region's largest pediatric heart transplant program, the team collaborates closely with pediatric cardiologists.
Attending Physician, Cardiovascular-thoracic Surgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Surgical Director, Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Program; Attending Physician, Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Advanced care for infants, children and teens includes specialization in areas including:
Surgeons are supported by a Heart Center team of specially trained pediatric caregivers with experience treating congenital heart disease in children. These specialists include anesthesiologists, intensivists, advanced practice nurses, perfusionists and technologists.
To cancel or reschedule and make return appointments, please reach our Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery team at 312.227.4240.
To help prepare families for their care with Lurie Children's Heart Center, we have compiled a list of resources that may be of use throughout treatment — whether it's getting ready for an inpatient stay or outpatient visit, or learning more about the support services available to patients and families.
