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Adult Congenital Cardiology Clinic

Tucson, AZ — (520) 626-5585

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

1501 N. Campbell
Tucson, AZ 85724
United States

Patient Inquiries (520) 626-5585

Appointment Number (520) 694-5437

After Hours Number (520) 694-6000

Patient Inquiries Email dhagan@peds.arizona.edu

ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Banner University Medical Center - Tucson
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Hospital Banner University Medical Center - South
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Medical School University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Scott Klewer, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Ped Card

Years in ACHD 22

Time dedicated to ACHD 75%

Medical Co-Director

Co-Director Daniela Lax, MD

Board Certifications Ped Card, ACHD Board Eligible

Years in ACHD 28

Time dedicated to ACHD 40%

3 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Mike Seckeler, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications Ped Card,ACHD Board Eligible

Cardiologist Mathew Hutchinson, MD

Board Certifications IM, Cardiovascular Disease, Electrophysiology

Cardiologist Franz Rischard, DO

Board Certifications Medicine, Critical Care, Pulmonary

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs -

ACHD RN Ashley Thomson, RN

Other Staff Diane Hagen, Admin

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 4

Outpatients seen at Banner University Medical Center - Tucson
Banner University Medical Center - South

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 Yes

Programs that Apply Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult), Individualized long-term mentoring (or informal ACHD fellowship)

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2018

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2018

Data valid at 2017

Director's Description

The Adult Congenital Cardiology Clinic is a part of the Banner University Medical Center complex on the grounds of the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

The Banner University Medical Center - Tucson campus is an adult/pediatric facility that allows adult and pediatric cardiology specialists to directly interact in pediatric and adult clinical service units in a cohesive setting. In addition, cardiovascular scientists and their research laboratories and are located in close proximity to the clinical teams and frequently interact in research projects and conferences.

This multidisciplinary environment is unique in Arizona and provides the most comprehensive heart care for adults who are living with congenital heart disease.

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Adult Congenital Cardiology Clinic

1501 N. Campbell Tucson, AZ 85724 United States