Recognized as a Top 50 Cardiology and Heart Surgery Program by U.S. News & World Report 2025-2026
When your child is diagnosed with a heart condition, we know this brings uncertainty and questions. Your family needs an experienced team to support you through your child’s treatment and long-term care and development.
The team in the Heart Institute at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, provides the expert, compassionate care and support your family needs.
We care for children of all ages with the full range of congenital heart defects and other heart conditions. Our specialists throughout the Heart Institute work together to provide care that meets each patient’s unique needs while keeping the safety of our patients at the forefront.
Whatever your child’s condition, you’ll find a team of experts dedicated solely to caring for children with heart conditions. Our team has the experience and expertise to not only treat your child now, but the understanding of how heart conditions in children can impact them throughout their lives, providing care for your child into adulthood to help them thrive and reach their full potential.
Meet Our Team
Meet the specialists leading the Heart Institute, and all the experts who care for our patients.
Forward, Into Her Tomorrow.
Ananya had been diagnosed early in life with a rare form of cardiomyopathy, called left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy (LVNC). Her heart condition had been stable for many years, but at the age of 6 she suddenly became very sick. In order to survive, Ananya had one option — a heart transplant.
Our Programs and Services
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Pediatric Cardiology
Children with heart conditions, common or complex, receive comprehensive care into adulthood from our cardiologists.
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Pediatric Heart Surgery
For children who need surgery, our board-certified heart surgeons have deep experience in performing heart surgery to repair heart defects in children of all ages.
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Fetal Heart Program
We perform fetal echocardiograms to diagnose your unborn baby’s heart disease and manage heart conditions before, during and after delivery.
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Pediatric Heart Transplant
Children with congenital heart defects or acquired heart disease who need a heart transplant receive comprehensive care from our specialized team.
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Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
The team in our dedicated CVICU cares for patients after heart surgery and others with heart conditions who need inpatient care.
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Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
Board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists with specialized cardiac training and experience provide anesthesia and sedation for heart surgery patients and those with heart conditions who are having non-cardiac surgery or studies at the hospital.
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Our Locations
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Outpatient Care Center
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital 601 5th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care
North Port 2345 Bobcat Village Center
North Port, FL 34288
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Read inspiring stories about our patients.
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Maddie's Milestones
Born with a rare congenital heart condition, Maddie began receiving care at Johns Hopkins All Children’s at age 3, undergoing countless hospital stays and multiple transplants. Now 25, she celebrates 10 years with her second transplanted heart, embracing life, and a dream job at a flower shop, with gratitude and resilience.
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The “Good Mood Dude”: Liam’s Journey of Strength and Heart
Diagnosed before birth with a complex congenital heart defect, one-year-old Liam has overcome multiple surgeries, life-threatening setbacks, and weeks on ECMO with resilience, joy, and the support of his family and care team.
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Taytum’s Triumph
Two-year-old Taytum, once treated for a life-threatening heart defect at Johns Hopkins All Children’s, now thrive after innovative procedures and surgery. Her remarkable recovery continues to inspire advancements in pediatric cardiac care.
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Coarctation of the Aorta: Lucca’s Story
Rafa and Valerie found hope and expert care in the Fetal Heart Program after their unborn son, Lucca, was diagnosed with complex congenital heart defects requiring surgery shortly after birth.
