Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
From chest pain to cardiac transplant, our doctors are trained to diagnose and treat a spectrum of cardiac conditions that may be affecting you or your child.
Here Every Step of the Way
Our pediatric heart specialists provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for the youngest patients in the womb through adulthood in one place. From the first “blue baby” operation to modern minimally invasive procedures, our Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center delivers patient- and family-centered care based on the latest research and technology.
-
-
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Our experienced team of pediatric heart surgeons perform more than 250 minimally invasive and traditional heart surgeries on babies and children each year.
-
Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesia
Our specialists provide the highest quality comprehensive, multidisciplinary cardiac care for children with congenital and acquired heart disease.
-
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Medicine
Experts in critical care medicine provide round the clock care to make sure your child comfortable. Your child benefits from a supportive environment nurturing their recovery.
Shelby Kutty, M.D., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Chair, Cardiovascular Analytic Intelligence Initiative (CV-Ai2)
The Helen B. Taussig Professor
Director, Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Chair, Cardiovascular Analytic Intelligence Initiative (CV-Ai2)
The Helen B. Taussig Professor
Bret Allen Mettler, M.D.
Associate Professor (PAR) of Surgery
Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Director, Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Jamie McElrath Schwartz, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Director, Blalock-Taussig-Thomas Pediatric and Congenital Heart Center
Division Chief, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
How We Are Keeping Your Family Safe
We are here to make sure your child gets the care they need. Our primary and specialty-care clinics and community-based practices, surgery centers and essential emergency care are open and ready to care for your child.
Areas of Expertise Conditions and Treatments
Our experts provide care and treatment for all congenital heart conditions including but not limited to:
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)
- Patent duct arteriosis
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Congenital stenosis of aortic valve
Appointments and Referrals
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Existing Patients
Why Choose Johns Hopkins for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Care
We treat patients of all ages for congenital heart disease. Learn what makes us unique:
Early Detection
Our expert team provides early detection and treatment for fetuses and newborns.
Lifelong Care
Our heart center is unique because we provide continuous care from before birth to adulthood in one place.
Innovative Treatment
We specialize in providing the most advanced treatments for children, from minimally invasive procedures to heart transplantation.
