CHD Clinic - Levine Children’s/Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Program Atrium Health

1001 Blythe Blvd
Suite 500
Charlotte, NC 28203
United States

Patient Inquiries (704) 373-1813

Appointment Number (704) 373-1813

After Hours Number (704) 373-1813

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ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Medical School Wake Forest

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Jorge Alegria, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD

Years in ACHD 20

Time dedicated to ACHD 75%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Christine Ressler

Credentials RN

2 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Andrew Logan Dailey Schwartz, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Cardiologist Matthew C. Schwartz, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants 2

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Katerina Shpak, PA-C

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Angel Whitlow, MSN, FNP-C

Social Worker/Psychologist Kerri Pastor, MSW, LCSW

RN/LPN Christine Ressler, RN, BSN

Other Staff Theem Ka - Program Assistant

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 4

Outpatients seen at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

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: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

Invasive EP procedures are done: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

ACHD Surgeries are done: Pediatric/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 12

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

Program's last publication 2025

Satellite Clinics

Levine Children’s/Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Program Atrium Health Satellite Clinic #1 - Hickory, NC

Levine Children’s/Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Program Atrium Health Satellite Clinic #2 - Concord, NC

Data valid at 2025

Director's Description

Levine Children’s and Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Program with Atrium Healthcare is one of only a few cardiovascular centers in North and South Carolina with a comprehensive adult congenital heart disease program. From diagnosis and treatment, to surgery and follow-up care, we offer comprehensive care for adult congenital heart disease.

If you are an adult with congenital heart disease, getting the proper care is imperative to your overall well-being. You can receive a consultation, a meeting or treatment with Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, no matter what your current care situation.

Sanger Vascular Institute’s Adult Congenital Heart Disease program provides specialized treatment and consultations. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, imaging specialists and nurses are led by Dr Jorge Alegria, who is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart diseases.

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Levine Children’s/Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Program Atrium Health

1001 Blythe Blvd Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28203 United States