Read about Dr. Evan Zahn, MCH Congenital Heart Institute's Director of Cardiology, in U.S.News and World Report, "When You Need the Best".
The growing population of adults with congenital heart disease are provided specialized care by a Pediatric Cardiologist and Advanced Practice Nurse. Social Work assistance is provided for support, career counseling and potential medical coverage concerns. Cardiac services available for adults with congenital heart disease include:
Imaging: Dr. Leo Lopez, Dr. Elizabeth Welch, Dr. Aykut Tugertimur, Dr. Susan desJardins.
Echocardiography, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging
Fetal echocardiography
Surgical intervention: Dr. Redmond P. Burke (Chief), Dr. Robert L. Hannan, Dr. William DeCampli
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Cardiac catheterization: Dr. Evan M. Zahn, Dr. David G. Nykanen, Dr. Danyal Khan
Diagnostic and interventional, therapeutic cardiac catheterizations for correction or palliation of lesions
Electrophysiology cardiac catheterization: Dr. Steven B. Fishberger
Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac rhythm disturbances
Exercise physiology testing/stress test lab
Cardiac Intensive Care: Dr. Anthony F. Rossi, Dr. Juan Bolivar, Dr. Manuel Soler, Dr. Lea Lua, Dr. Nancy Dobrolet
Social Work Services: Denise Valor, MSW
| Location |
Miami Children's Hospital
The Congenital Heart Institute
Cardiology - - Medical Office Building 104
3200 SW 60th Court
Miami, Florida 33155
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children
The Congenital Heart Institute
Outpatient Center
50 W. Sturtevant
Orlando, FL
32806 |
| Appointments |
Miami Children's Hospital:
305 662 - 8301 (Option 8)
Toll Free: 800 432-6837, Ext. 4347
Fax: 305 662-8304
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women
407-649-6907
Fax: 407-481-2035 |
| Consultants |
Dr. Richard M. Zakheim, Director Adult Congenital Heart Clinic
Dr. Susan desJardins, Cardiologist
Dr. Nancy Dobrolet, Cardiologist
Dr. Aykut Tugertimur, Cardiologist
Jo Ann Nieves MSN, CPN, ARNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner |
| Clinic days |
Thursday, twice monthly - Miami Children's Hospital
Monday to Friday, Arnold Palmer Hospital |
| Clinic function |
Assessment, management and education of adults with known or suspected heart disease.
Patients transitioned from the pediatric clinic into adult congenital heart clinic by 17-18 years of age. | |
Additional Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery Resources
Advanced Pediatric Cardiovascular TechniquesCardiac Intensive Care Unit Cardiac Prenatal Program Congenital Heart Institute Patient Letters Congenital Heart Institute Success Stories Catheterization Lab CHI at Arnold Palmer Hospital Pediatric Electrophysiology Main
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