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Adult Congenital Cardiac Specialists

San Antonio, TX — (210) 614-3264

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

Adult Congenital Cardiac Specialists
4499 Medical Drive
Suite 289
San Antonio, TX 78229
United States

Patient Inquiries (210) 614-3264

Appointment Number (210) 614-3264

After Hours Number (210) 614-3264

Patient Inquiries Email patricia_cardenas@mednax.com

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ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Methodist Hospital
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Pooja Kashyap, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatrics, Ped Cardiology

Years in ACHD 9

Time dedicated to ACHD 50%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Patricia Cardenas

Credentials Registered Nurse

4 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Rolando Zamora, MD

Board Certifications Ped Card

Cardiologist Teresa Hospers, MD

Board Certifications Ped Card

Cardiologist David Bush, MD, PhD

Board Certifications Ped Card

Cardiologist Mary Porisch, MD

Board Certifications Ped Card

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs -

RN/LPN Patricia Cardenas R.N.

Other Staff Karen Everest Office Manager

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 2

Outpatients seen at Outpatient office/Clinic

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/Pediatric Hospital

Invasive EP procedures are done: Adult/Pediatric Hospital

ACHD Surgeries are done: Adult/Pediatric 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 14

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

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

Training & Research

ACHD Training for Fellows No

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Data valid at 2019

Director's Description

ACHD program consist of comprehensive care provided by board certified ACHD cardiologist and Pediatric Cardiologist.
Supported by a strong Interventional cardiac catheterization program which includes, but not limited to, over 90 trans catheter pulmonary valve replacements.
Dedicated EP physician and pacemaker clinics.
State of the art cardiac imaging facility with dedicated cardiac radiologist.
Exercise stress lab and six-minute walk test.
Fetal and Maternal/Fetal Medicine programs help support the ACHD Program.
Surgical referral Centers include Methodist Hospital of San Antonio and Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Four locations in San Antonio and two with Outreach clinics in Del Rio, TX and San Angelo, TX.
Only combined Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologist in San Antonio area.

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Adult Congenital Cardiac Specialists

Adult Congenital Cardiac Specialists 4499 Medical Drive Suite 289 San Antonio, TX 78229 United States