CHD Clinic - Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI) Adult Congenital Heart Program

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 10

Time dedicated to ACHD 75%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Christine Ressler Professional ACHA Member

Credentials RN

1 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Matthew C. Schwartz, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs 1

NP/PA Katherina Shpak, APP

Social Worker/Psychologist Kerri Pastor, MSW, LCSW - Medical Social Worker and Psychotherapist

RN/LPN Christine Ressler RN, BSN

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 13

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? No

Program's last publication 2021

Satellite Clinics

Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #1 - Hickory, NC

Data valid at 2024

Director's Description

Atrium HealthCare System’s Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute 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 Jorge Alegria, who is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart diseases.

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Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute (SHVI) Adult Congenital Heart Program

1001 Blythe Blvd Suite 500 Charlotte, NC 28203 United States