UW Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Madison, WI — (608) 890-5700

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792
United States

(608) 890-5700
(608) 890-5700
(608) 890-5700
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Affiliations

UW Health University Hospital
Adult Hospital
Meriter Hospital
Adult Hospital
American Family Children's Hospital
Hospital
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Heather Bartlett MD, FAHA, FACC Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
20
80%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Rebecca Wieczorek
Director, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Care at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

5 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Ford Ballantyne, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
Luke Lamers, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Nick Von Bergen, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
John Hokanson, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Dana Irrer, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Nursing & Other Staff

2
Briana Swanson, DNP
Jenna Torgeson, NP
Ashley Shirring, MSW
Sherri Ruhland, RN
Emily Wannow, RN

Care Setting

12
UW Health University Hospital
UW Health East Park Medical Hospital
UW Health American Family Children's Hospital
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Pediatric/Adult Hospital
Yes
Yes - at age 12
Yes, weekly
Yes

Training & Research

Yes
Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Peds & Adults), Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship (2 year)
Yes
2025
2025

Satellite Clinics

Data valid at 2025

Director's Description

The Adult Congenital Heart Program at the University of Wisconsin offers comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart disease including diagnostics, medical management, lifestyle counseling, electrophysiology, minimally-invasive interventional and surgical treatments for the full spectrum of conditions. Additionally, we incorporate dedicated programs for Marfan syndrome / Connective Tissue Disorders, Cardiovascular Genetics and Cardio-Obstetrics into our practice. We have multiple in-person satellite locations and virtual clinics to serve patients across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan.