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Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center

Atlanta, GA — (404) 778-5545

1365 Clifton Road
Clinic A-2nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30322
United States

Patient Inquiries (404) 778-5545

Appointment Number (404) 778-5545

After Hours Number 404-778-5000

Patient Inquiries Email Josephine.gbanah-nebo@emoryhealthcare.org

Program Website Visit Now

ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Year Formalized 2001

Affiliations

Hospital Emory University Hospital
Adult Hospital

Hospital Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
Pediatric Hospital

Hospital Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Adult Hospital

Medical School Emory University School of Medicine

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Wendy Book, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, IM Card, Heart Failure and Transplantation

Years in ACHD 20

Time dedicated to ACHD 60%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Angela Murphy Professional ACHA Member

Credentials MN, RN

6 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Maan Jokhadar, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, IM Card, Heart Failure and Transplantation

Cardiologist Anurag Sahu, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, IM Card, Heart Failure and Transplantation

Cardiologist Michael Lloyd, MD

Board Certifications IM, IM Card, EP

Cardiologist Vasilis Babaliaros, DM

Board Certifications IM, IM Card, Interventional Card

Cardiologist Dennis Kim, MD, PhD

Board Certifications Ped, Ped Card

Cardiologist Fred Rodriguez III, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, Peds, Peds Card

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs 1

NP/PA Christine Peverini, MSN ARNP-C, DNP-c Professional ACHA Member

Social Worker/Psychologist Estella Moore MSW, LCSW

RN/LPN Carol Hostetter BSN, RN

RN/LPN Allison Martin BSN, RN

Other Staff Maria (Sandra) Pernetz RDCS, RVT, RCCS, FASE Professional ACHA Member

Other Staff Alicia Rangosch RDCS, RVT

Surgical and Interventional Resources

Number of Pediatric (< 18) CHD operations performed 814

Number of ACHD (> 18) operations performed 74

Number of Cardiologists performing interventional catheterizations 14

Number of Surgeons performing more than 75 CHD or ACHD operations 3

Training & Research

ACHD Training for Fellows Yes

Programs that Apply Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult & Peds); Individualized long-term mentoring (or informal ACHD fellowship); Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship (2 years)

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2018

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2016

Care Setting

Total ACHD Patient Visits 3407

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 20

Outpatients seen at Emory University Hospital
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Do you have providers who see patients in both pediatric and adult settings? Yes

Do you perform invasive cardiac procedures on ACHD patients at your institution? Yes

Catheter-based procedures are done: Adult Hospital

Invasive EP procedures are done: Adult Hospital

ACHD Surgeries are done: Adult Hospital

Established referral relationships with other ACHD programs for needed consultation, procedures or second opinions: Yes

Formal transition program between pediatric and ACHD clinics: Yes - at age 13

Do you offer regularly scheduled patient care conferences? Yes, weekly

Does your program provide patient/family support or education meetings? Yes

Clinical Services Offered

ACHD-experienced Diagnostic Catheterization Yes

ACHD-experienced Interventional Catheterization Yes

ACHD-experienced Diagnostic Electrophysiology Yes

ACHD-experienced Interventional Electrophysiology Yes

ACHD-experienced Cardiac MRI Yes

ACHD-experienced Multi-Slice Cardiac CT Yes

ACHD-experienced High Risk Obstetrics/Perinatology Yes

Contraceptive Counseling Yes

Geneticist/Genetic Counseling Yes

Cardiac Rehabilitation Service Yes

Financial/Medical Insurance Counseling Yes

Psychologist/Psychiatrist Yes

Medical Social Worker Yes

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in ACHD is evaluated Within our ACHD Program

PAH in ACHD is managed medically Within our ACHD Program

When lung transplant is considered in our ACHD patients with PAH, they are: Typically transplanted within our own institution

ACHA paid professional member

Director's Description

Emory's Adult Congenital Heart Center is an ACHA ACHD Accredited Comprehensive Care Center, specializing in the lifelong care and monitoring of adults with congenital heart disease. Emory is the only adult congenital heart program in Georgia and one of the largest programs in the country.

Our multidisciplinary team includes adult and pediatric cardiologists, congenital cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, nurses, social workers and imaging specialists. Because we know transition from pediatric to adult care can be difficult, our team includes a nurse practitioner who provides transition liaison services. We also work in partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to help smooth the transition from pediatric care to adult care for people with CHDs.

Congenital heart conditions can often cause complications and health concerns that affect more than one's heart. With that reality in mind, we have developed a network of collaborative partners across a range of specialties, within the Emory Healthcare system and beyond. These professionals have clinical interest and expertise in treating or managing care for people with CHDs.

We draw from this diverse network to provide the most appropriate care as efficiently and conveniently as possible. Whether the need is genetics counseling, orthopedic surgery, obstetrics care or other specialized care and services, our team will work to coordinate the best care and follow-up plan for the patients we serve.

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Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center

1365 Clifton Road Clinic A-2nd Floor Atlanta, GA 30322 United States