Fetal Heart Services
Using the most advanced fetal cardiac imaging technology, our fetal cardiology team carefully checks your unborn baby’s heart for congenital heart differences (CHD).
Upon diagnosis, our fetal cardiologists work closely with your OB/GYN, maternal fetal medicine physician and our pediatric specialists to manage heart structure and rhythm problems during pregnancy, labor, delivery and the neonatal period to ensure the safest and best possible outcomes.
After delivery, our team supports you in identifying and securing the most appropriate treatments for your child. Monroe Carell’s collaborative approach to heart care helps ensure a smooth transition from prenatal diagnosis to childhood and beyond. Your child will receive lifelong support and expert care through our Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute and later, the Vanderbilt Health Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.
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(615) 322-7447
Meet Your Care Team
Jamie N. ColomboDO
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Prince J. KannankerilMSCI, MD, BS
- Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions,
- Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia/ Palpitations,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
- Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Heart
Ann L. Kavanaugh-McHughMD, BS
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Stacy A. KillenMD, MSCI, BA
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Kimberly A. LynchNP, CPNP
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Heart
David A. ParraMD
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Cardiovascular MRI,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Why Choose Fetal Heart Services at Monroe Carell
- Pediatric heart excellence
The Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell is recognized as one of the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. Our high-quality care and specialized disease management earned accreditation by the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF). The American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT) has recognized Monroe Carell as a Perfusion Center of Excellence with the 2022 Pillar Award. We are one of only seven children's hospitals in the nation to earn this honor. Our program is also recognized as an Aetna Pediatric Heart Disease Center of Excellence.
- Collaborative care
We are working to better understand heart differences before birth and improve outcomes for our babies after birth. We actively participate in the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPC-QIC). This multicenter effort works to improve care and outcomes for babies with heart conditions, beginning in fetal life. We also work with the Fetal Heart Society to advance the art and science of fetal cardiovascular medicine through research and education. Our research projects with other centers involve fetal diagnosis and therapies for arrhythmias and structural heart disease, and psychological family support during prenatal diagnosis.
- Dedicated pediatric heart expertise
Every member of our pediatric heart team has specialized training and experience in caring for children with heart disease. Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, perfusionists, ECMO specialists, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, and many others work together to support children and families throughout their care journey.
- Coordinated care
We work as a team to ensure your child receives comprehensive and coordinated heart care. From fetal diagnosis through adulthood, our specialists collaborate across disciplines to provide seamless care at every stage of life. Through our Adult Congenital Heart Program, we help ensure a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care.
We closely follow you and support you throughout pregnancy. We will coordinate consultations with other medical specialists your child will require, including cardiac surgeons, neonatologists, geneticists, social workers, psychologists and palliative care providers. Most importantly, we recognize that your child and family are unique. You will always be at the center of your baby's care team.
