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Nemours Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Nemours Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
For Appointments
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Central Florida
(407) 650-7715
Northwest Florida
(850) 505-4775
Contact Nemours
Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions
Second Opinions
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
(833) 921-1CHD
Second Opinions
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Appointments & Second Opinions
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Delaware Valley
(833) 921-1CHD
Central Florida
(407) 650-7715
Northwest Florida
(850) 505-4775
Second Opinions Delaware Valley
(302) 651-6600
Second Opinions Central Florida
(407) 567-4327
Contact Nemours
Visit our contact page to find more contact information for each of our regions
Heart Care Through Adulthood From Experts You Trust
Today, children with a congenital heart disease are living longer, healthier lives. For some adolescents this means transitioning care to an adult health care provider at age 18. Not at Nemours Children’s. We see patients from before birth and throughout adulthood.
Our adult program brings together Adult Congenital Heart Disease-certified cardiologists, advanced heart imaging specialists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and cardiothoracic surgeons who are part of award-winning heart centers in
Delaware
and
Florida
. We’re experts in
congenital heart disease
As a system, we offer the full range of care including medical and surgical management (in Delaware),
exercise stress testing
, transitional services, and mental and dental health. We even provide
cardiovascular genetics
testing, and counseling, pregnancy planning, and high-risk obstetric heart care for moms-to-be with congenital heart disease.
Our program is recognized around the world for our treatment success and outcomes. We work with you through all ages and life stages.
Our Services
Nemours offers treatments focused on the best possible quality of life and healthiest future. Our team provides a lifetime of seamless care for congenital heart disease, from
before birth
throughout adulthood. We provide:
Condition management
with certified cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and nurses with experience in the full range of congenital heart disease and related complications, including
lymphatic disorders
pulmonary hypertension
, stroke, and others
Diagnostic testing and advanced
cardiac imaging
, including echocardiograms, cardiac MRI and CT, and
exercise tests
using the latest, state-of-the-art technologies
Cardiovascular genetics
testing
and genetic counseling today, and for future family planning
High-risk maternity care and
fetal heart services
like fetal echocardiograms and planning for baby after birth if needed
Cardiac psychology
care
to support emotional wellness and
neurodevelopment
Heart failure management
from an experienced team
Education, healthy living advice, and dedicated support
In Delaware Valley, we also offer:
Cardiac catheterization and interventional cardiology
tests and procedures using tiny tubes called catheters threaded through blood vessels
Electrophysiology procedures
to detect and manage heart rhythm problems, and to implant pacemakers and other devices
Cardiothoracic surgery
using less invasive and hybrid approaches combined with catheters, as well as complex valve repair and replacement,
surgery for rare heart-related genetic disorders
, and more
Heart failure care
that includes
mechanical circulatory support
with ventricular assist devices
Cardiac rehabilitation
and fitness programs
with focused therapies just for adults with congenital heart defects
Two Leading Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care for those with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research, and exceptional outcomes.
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Located in Wilmington, Delaware
Cardiac Center, Florida
Located in Orlando, Florida
Conditions & Treatments
We see many conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
Anomalous Coronary Artery
Aortopulmonary Window
Arrhythmia
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Heart Defects
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Down Syndrome
Endocarditis
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Heart Failure
Heart Murmurs
Heterotaxy Syndrome
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol & High Triglycerides
Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries
Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Pulmonary Artery Sling
Pulmonary Atresia - Intact Ventricular Septum
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Stenosis
Skeletal Dysplasia
Stroke
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
Tricuspid Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Related Specialties & Programs
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program
Advanced Delivery Unit
Advanced Life Support
Airway Tracheal Surgery
Cardiac (Heart) Imaging
Cardiac Anesthesiology
Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Cardiac Center, Florida
Cardiac Critical Care
Cardiac Exercise Program
Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program
Cardiac Neuromuscular Disorders
Cardiac Psychology
Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness
Cardiac Second Opinions
Cardio Oncology
Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Genetics
Catheterization/Interventional Cardiology
Coronary Anomalies Program
Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction)
Electrophysiology & Arrhythmia Program
Endocrinology
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Feeding and Swallowing Therapy
Fetal Heart Program
Fetal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Heart Center Programs & Services
Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy Program
Heart Transplant Program
Inpatient Heart Care
Lymphatics Disease Program
Mechanical Circulatory Support
Meet Our Heart Center Team
Neonatology
Nephrology
Newborn Heart Surgery
Nutrition
Orthopedics
Our Cardiac Patient Outcomes
Pacemakers Defibrillators Implanted Devices
Pediatric Cardiac Research
Preventive Cardiology
Pulmonary Hypertension Program
Pulmonology
Rehabilitation Medicine
Resources for Health Professionals
Single Ventricle Program
Sleep Medicine
Surgery for Rare Heart-Related Genetic Syndromes
Weight Management
Williams Syndrome Program
Your Child’s Heart Center Visit
Heart Expertise for the Best Possible Life
The Nemours adult congenital heart team includes highly experienced specialists here from the start. We work as a team, planning care, and providing all the support you need.
Care comes from heart centers with
expert specialists, leading-edge research, and excellent outcomes
We tend
to both physical and emotional wellness, with integrated programs
that focus on whole health.
We’re
accessible and available, and here how you need us,
either through text messaging, or talking on the phone.
We
know what young adults need and how to help them effectively transition
to adult health care.
We
collaborate with other specialists
, like dentists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, and gastroenterologists.
Heart Expertise for the Best Possible Life
The Nemours adult congenital heart team includes highly experienced specialists here from the start. We work as a team, planning care, and providing all the support you need.
Care comes from heart centers with
expert specialists, leading-edge research, and excellent outcomes
We
tend to both physical and emotional wellness, with integrated programs
that focus on whole health.
We’re
accessible and available, and here how you need us
, either through text messaging, or talking on the phone.
We
know what young adults need and how to help them effectively transition
to adult health care.
We
collaborate with other specialists
, like dentists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, nephrologists, and gastroenterologists.
Meet the Team
Nemours adult congenital heart teams are experienced and focused on your child's healthiest future. Meet them now.
Adam Alberts, PA
Cardiology
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Mark Joseph Cartoski, MD
Cardiology
Director, Cardiac MRI Program; Director, Advanced Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Fellowship
Assistant Professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Joslyn Kenowitz, PhD
Psychology
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Shannon Nees, MD
Cardiology
Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Program; Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Co-Chair, Scholarly Oversight Committee
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Wolfgang A.K. Radtke, MD
Cardiology
Director, Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterization Lab; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Clinic at ChristianaCare
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Erica Dolores Sood, PhD
Psychology
Director, Cardiac Learning and Development (LEAD)
Associate Professor of Pediatric Psychology, Thomas Jefferson University
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Joel D. Temple, MD
Cardiology
Director, Electrophysiology; Associate Chief, Cardiology
(800) 416-4441
Primary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Makram Raouf Ebeid, MD
Cardiology
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Orlando, FL
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Brandon Kuebler, MD
Cardiology
(904) 697-4300
Primary Office
Jacksonville, FL
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Jennifer Solms Nelson, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Orlando, FL
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Svjetlana Tisma-Dupanovic, MD
Cardiology
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Orlando, FL
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Peter D. Wearden, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Orlando, FL
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Amanda S. Webb, APRN
Cardiology
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Lakeland, FL
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Yalim Ali Seyfi Yalcin, MD
Cardiology
(407) 650-7715
Primary Office
Orlando, FL
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In Our Patient's Words
"The team at Nemours is always there for me if I need them. Adam will text me just to see how I’m doing.”
– Kevin, patient, age 19
In Our Patient's Words
“The doctors and nurses in the cardiac center have cared for me since birth and feel like family. I am forever grateful for all they have done and will continue to do for me.”
– Allison, patient and cardiac health care professional, age 24
Heart Health Information From Nemours KidsHealth®
The experts at Nemours KidsHealth offer advice on keeping healthy with a heart condition. Learn about congenital heart defects, tests, treatments, when to call the doctor, and tips for eating well and exercising.
Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video
We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.