Midwest & Omaha Congenital Heart and Aortopathy (MOCHA)

Omaha, NE — (402) 955-4350

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

8200 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68114
United States

(402) 955-4350
(402) 955-6799
(402) 955-4350
mherek@childrensomaha.org
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Affiliations

Children's Nebraska
Pediatric Hospital
Nebraska Medicine (UNMC)
Adult Hospital
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Jonathan Cramer, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
10
85%

Medical Co-Director

Shane Tsai, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
11
25%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Laura Ronspies
Administrative Program Coordinator

2 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Anji Yetman, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
Vince Gonzalez, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Internal Medicine

Nursing & Other Staff

3
Cassie Kaczmarek, APRN, NP - ACHD Nurse Practitioner
Kristy Cook, APRN, DNP, FNP-BC, PNP-AC - ACHD Nurse Practitioner
Rachel Kraniewski, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC - ACHD Nurse Practitioner
Celia Yee Man Poon, PhD - Clinical Psychologist
Madison Parshall, PLMHP PCMSW - Medical Social Worker
Abigail Vollers, BSN, RN - Childrens Hospital ACHD RN
Mary Kate Herek, BSN, RN - Childrens Hospital ACHD RN
Lindsey Vaughan, BSN, RN - Nebraska Medicine ACHD RN
Sarah Chantry, RN - Childrens Hospital ACHD RN

Care Setting

8
Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Nebraska Medicine
Black Hills Pediatrics and Bryan Heart
Yes
Yes
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Adult Hospital
Yes
Yes - at age 14
Yes, weekly
Yes

Training & Research

Yes
Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Peds), Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult), Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship (2 year)
Yes
2024
2024

Satellite Clinics

Data valid at 2024

Director's Description

A collaborative partnership between Children's Nebraska and Nebraska Medicine (UNMC), the Midwest & Omaha Congenital Heart and Aortopathy (MOCHA) program for adolescents and adults offers a multi-disciplinary approach to comprehensive ACHD management and care. Our program features a team of board certified ACHD experts dedicated to the care of ACHD patients. MOCHA offers the complete spectrum of ACHD care from routine CHD follow-up to the most advanced imaging, cath, electrophysiology, surgical, and heart failure/transplant options. We additionally have specialized programs for adolescent transition, pulmonary hypertension, and high risk pregnancy care. MOCHA is committed to excellence in the care of patients throughout the region including national and international research and education. We offer outreach clinics in Lincoln, Kearney, and Sioux City, IA as well as Rapid City, SD.