Cardiac Center | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Patient Stories

Our patients are an incredible example of the power of
great medical care and great research. It is what’s best for
our patients and their families that drives our growth and improvements, every day.

Read our patients’ inspiring stories of courage
and hope

 

Pediatric Heart Defects

Learn about pediatric heart conditions and how they
are diagnosed and treated at the Cardiac Center at
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Learn more about pediatric heart defects

 

Celebrating More Than 90 Years
of Cardiac Care

This year, the Cardiac Center at CHOP is celebrating
90 years of providing Hope for Hearts through our pioneering interventions and advancements in heart care.

View a slideshow highlighting the history of
cardiac care at CHOP»

 

Related News

Leader in Cardiology & Heart Surgery

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shares the No. 1 ranking on U.S.News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals for 2012-13. Cardiology and Heart Surgery at CHOP were spotlighted in the U.S. News survey. Learn more »

For Patients and Families

Virtual tour

Take a tour of the Cardiac Center before stepping foot in the Hospital.

Pediatric heart conditions

Read about how heart conditions and diseases are diagnosed and treated at the Cardiac Center.

Meet our team

Learn about the clinicians who will treat your child.

Current research

Learn about some of the Cardiac Center studies currently underway.

For Healthcare Professionals

Managing Transposition of the Great Arteries

Learn about how you can effectively manage this defect.

Refer a patient

Contact us to refer a patient or to arrange a hospital-to-hospital transfer.

Follow Us on Facebook

Follow the Cardiac Center on our Facebook page.

Meet Joanna

Has been a patient of the Cardiac Center since her diagnosis with TGA as an infant. Read Joanna's Story»

Cardiac Center Nurse Navigators

The Cardiac Center Nurse Navigators are exclusively dedicated to helping all referring physicians, and new patients and their families, connect with the Cardiac Center.

 

Support

Help provide vital support to the Cardiac Center.

Fetal Heart Program

Learn more about the Fetal Heart Program and the conditions we treat.

Patient Stories

Read the stories of other families facing similar diagnoses.

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Contact Us

For a second opinion, cardiac referral, or for more information.
267-426-9600

To schedule an outpatient appointment.
215-590-4040

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Heart, Mind and Soul

The Cardiac Center's annual family education day is so much more than a learning opportunity. Find out why in CHOP's Annual Report.