Pediatric Heart Institute
Nationally ranked for pediatric heart care
The 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.
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
Joshua D. ChewMSCI, MD, BA
- Cardiac Imaging, Cardiovascular MRI, General Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Murmurs, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Heart
Ellen DeesMD, BA
- General Pediatric Cardiology, Heart Murmurs, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Heart
Ziv BeckermanMD
- Adult Congenital Heart and Valve Disease, Cardiac Surgery, Complex Single Ventricle Conditions, Congenital Neonatal, Infant and Pediatric Heart Conditions, Inherited Cardiovascular Disease-Genetics, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Pediatric Heart
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
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
James A. JohnsMD, BS
- Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia/ Palpitations, 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
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 the Pediatric Heart Institute at Monroe Carell
- Pediatric heart excellence
The 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 the most comprehensive heart care available. From general and fetal cardiologists to cardiac surgeons and critical care specialists, Monroe Carell is here to help your child in their health care journey. As part of a comprehensive academic medical center with one of the top heart programs in the world, we also provide seamless transition of care from childhood into adulthood.
- Experienced care
Monroe Carell is a part of Vanderbilt Health, one of the top heart transplant programs in the world. We provide patients with outstanding outcomes and access to innovative new research and treatments.
- Dedicated pediatric heart expertise
Our team includes pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists and cardiac certified registered nurse anesthetists with specialized training and experience in providing anesthetics during children's heart surgeries. We carefully select these experts to join us after they complete years of additional training. Our teams extend to nurses certified in cardiac care, ECMO specialists, support services, child life specialists and many others trained specifically in pediatric cardiac care.
- Leaders in treatment of congenital heart disease
To ensure seamless transition to adult care for those with congenital heart disease, we provide an established Adult Congenital Heart Program.
- Multiple care locations
As we continue to expand our care, we offer heart and support services with easy access locations throughout Tennessee and Kentucky so your child can receive evaluations and follow-up care closer to home.
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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