The Children's Heart Center Cardiothoracic Surgery Team
Specialists Working Hand-in-Hand
Children’s Heart Center cardiothoracic surgeons draw on the expert aid and assistance of:- Pediatric cardiologists: Physicians who specialize in medical, or nonsurgical, approaches to heart disease and defects in infants, children, and adolescents
- Neonatologists: Physicians who specialize in the care of newborns, particularly those born prematurely or with very low birth weight
- Specialists in related medical disciplines: For example heart imaging (echocardiography) and the electrical properties of the heart (electrophysiology)
- Anesthesiologists: Physicians who specialize in the unique pain-control needs of children undergoing heart procedures
- Infectious disease specialists: Physicians who are expert at preventing and controlling bacteria and other infectious agents that can invade children who have undergone major surgery
- Clinical nurse specialists and nursing staff
- Respiratory therapists: Clinical experts in supporting healthy breathing, particularly after surgery
- Nutritionists: Specialists in meeting the precise nutritional needs of children undergoing heart surgery
- Pharmacists: Specialists in managing the multiple medications required in treating children’s heart diseases
- Social workers: Professionals who provide emotional support and community networking for patients and their families
- Support staff: Specialists in handling the many administrative and personal details of care and treatment
Meet the Children’s Heart Center Cardiothoracic Surgery Team
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Frank L. Hanley, MD
Executive Director of the Children's Heart Center
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Chandra Ramamoorthy, MD
Director of Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia