Pediatric Heart Care
Nationally ranked for pediatric heart care
The Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell has been pioneering innovative heart procedures and technology for decades. We combine our research and personalized care to provide the best possible outcomes for the children and families we serve, whether a congenital heart condition is found during pregnancy, at birth or later on.
Our nationally ranked team of fetal and general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiac surgeons and support staff are experts in diagnosing and treating all kinds of heart conditions, from minor to complex cases.
No matter how complicated your child's condition is, we are committed to helping them live a healthier life and giving them the best chance for a healthy future.
About the Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute
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Conditions We Treat
Some of the many pediatric cardiac conditions we treat include:
Meet Your Care Team
Scott BaldwinMD
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
David W. BearlMD, MA
- Cardio-Oncology,
- Cardiovascular Medicine,
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
- Mechanical Circulatory Support,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Ryan D. ByrneMD
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease,
- Cardiovascular Medicine,
- General Cardiology,
- Heart and Vascular,
- Pediatric Cardiology
Ziv BeckermanMD
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Disease,
- Cardiac Surgery,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Congenital Heart Disease,
- Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions,
- Heart Valve Center,
- Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics
David P. BichellMD
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Disease,
- Cardiac Surgery,
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery,
- Pediatric Heart Transplant,
- Pediatric Surgery
Garrett N. CoyanMD
- Cardiovascular Medicine,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions,
- Heart Valve Diseases,
- Mechanical Support (VAD) and ECMO,
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery,
- Pediatric Heart
Carlos M. MeryMD
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Conditions,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions,
- Pediatric Cardiac Surgery,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart,
- Pediatric Heart Transplant
Yishay OrrMBBS, PhD
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease,
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Conditions,
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Disease,
- Cardiac Surgery,
- Cardiovascular Medicine,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Congenital Heart Disease
Aarti DalalDO
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Conditions,
- Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia/ Palpitations,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Frank A. FishMD
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease,
- Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology,
- Cardiovascular Medicine,
- Congenital Heart Disease,
- Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia/ Palpitations,
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,
- Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics
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
Andrew E. RadbillMD, BS
- Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology,
- Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia/ Palpitations,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Jamie N. ColomboDO
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Complex Single Ventricle Conditions,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- 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
David A. ParraMD
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Cardiovascular MRI,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Kimberly B. VeraBS, MD, MSCI
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Bridget B. ZoellerMD
- Cardiac Imaging,
- Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions,
- Fetal Cardiology,
- General Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Heart
Fred S. LambMD, PhD
- Heart Failure,
- Pediatric Cardiology,
- Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease,
- Pediatric Critical Care,
- Pediatric Heart
Why Choose Pediatric Heart Care 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.
- 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.
- Advanced care for complex conditions
Our team offers advanced therapies for children with the most complex heart conditions, including heart failure and transplantation, heart rhythm disorders, conditions requiring catheter-based interventions and diseases needing heart surgery. Our nationally recognized specialists combine innovative treatments, leading-edge technology and extensive experience to provide individualized care for every child.
- 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.
- Leaders in treatment of congenital heart disease
The Golisano Pediatric Heart Institute brings together leaders in congenital heart surgery, heart transplantation, electrophysicology, interventional cardiology and other pediatric heart specialties. Our programs are recognized for the care of children with complex congenital and acquired heart conditions, including heart failure, coronary artery anomalies, pulmonary veins stenosis and single-ventricle heart disease, among many others.
- Multiple care locations
As we continue to expand our care, we offer heart and support services with easy access locations throughout Tennessee so your child can receive evaluations and follow-up care closer to home.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- 3D arrhythmia mapping and ablation
- 3D heart modeling
- 3D MRI and CT
- Apheresis
- Arterial switch

































