Matthew Elias, MD Matthew Elias, MD, is an attending cardiologist in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Areas of Expertise: General pediatric cardiology Locations: Main Campus; Specialty Care, Lancaster; Specialty Care, Exton; Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley; CHOP at Lancaster General Health Patient Ratings: ★★★★★ ★★★★★ | Phone: 215-590-4040 Background Matthew Elias, MD, is an attending cardiologist in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He received his MD at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. With a focus on general pediatric cardiology, Dr. Elias sees patients ranging from newborns to young adults with a wide variety of congenital and acquired heart conditions. "Every patient is different and I approach each individually," he says. "I am extremely invested in their health and place great value on effective communication, honesty, and teamwork." Dr. Elias explained that while treating children with serious heart conditions is incredibly demanding, it often comes with great rewards. "I find myself having quite serious discussions with families, and I can only imagine the stress they encounter. However, nothing is better, as a doctor and a parent myself, when I see great outcomes with my patients – running around in our office and just being kids. Those moments of laughter and smiles are what I look forward to the most." Looking even further into the future, Dr. Elias sees rapid changes in his field. "Pediatric cardiology is still in its infancy. We are continually exploring new interventional, surgical and medical treatments to better treat and manage patients." Key to this evolution is capitalizing on the significant data that is being gathered on a daily basis. In summarizing his work, Dr. Elias stressed the importance of not letting his patients’ heart conditions define them. "The ultimate goal is for them to live their normal lives, and I’ll be there as the safety net." Education and Training Medical SchoolMD - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA ResidencyPediatrics - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA FellowshipPediatric Cardiology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Board CertificationGeneral PediatricsPediatric Cardiology Titles and Academic Titles Attending CardiologistClinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Departments and Services Cardiac Center Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology LaboratoryPreventive Cardiovascular ProgramLipid Heart Clinic Publications Papers2019 Achuff BJ, Elias MD, Ittenbach RF, Ravishankar C, Nicolson SC, Spray TL, Fuller S, Gaynor JW, O’Connor MJ. Risk factors for mortality in paediatric cardiac ICU patients managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Cardiology in the Young. 2019;29(1):40-7. 2017 Elias MD, Meza J, McCrindle BW, Brothers J, Paridon S, Cohen MS. Effects of exercise restriction on patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. 2017;8(1):18-24. Elias MD, Achuff BJ, Ittenbach RF, Ravishankar C, Spray TL, Fuller S, Montenegro LM, Gaynor JW, O’Connor MJ. Long-term outcomes of pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. 2017;18(8):787-94. Meza JM, Elias M, Wilder TJ, O'Brien JE, Kim RW, Mavroudis C, Williams WG, Brothers J, Cohen MS, McCrindle BW, for the Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society. Exercise restriction is not associated with increasing body mass index over time in patients with anomalous aortic origin of the coronary arteries. Cardiology in the Young. 2017;27(8):1538-44. Elias MD, Glatz AC, O’Connor MJ, Schachtner S, Ravishankar C, Mascio CE, Cohen MS. Prevalence and risk factors for pericardial effusions requiring readmission after pediatric cardiac surgery. Pediatric Cardiology. 2017;38(3):484-94. 2014 Elias MD, Iyer VR, Cohen MS. Prevalence of electrocardiogram use in infants with apparent life-threatening events: a multicenter database study. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2014;30(4):236-9. Elias MD, Narula S, Chu AS. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis following meningoencephalitis: case report and literature review. Pediatric Emergency Care. 2014;30(4):254-6. 2013 Quartermain MD, Glatz AC, Goldberg DJ, Cohen MS, Elias MD, Tian Z, Rychik J. Pulmonary outflow tract obstruction in fetuses with complex congenital heart disease: predicting the need for neonatal intervention. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2013;41(1):47-53. 2012 O’Connor MJ, Elias MD, Cohen MS, Quartermain MD. Outcomes of infants undergoing superior cavopulmonary connection in the presence of ventricular dysfunction. Pediatric Cardiology. 2012;33(4):547-53. 2010 Poliak N, Elias M, Cianferoni A, Treat J. Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis: the first pediatric case caused by a contrast agent. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. 2010;105(3):242-3. Posters and Presentations2018 Chang J, White BR, Elias M, Xiao R, Knight A, Weiss, P, Mercer-Rosa L. Impact of pediatric-onset systemic lupus erythematosus on echocardiographic measures of diastolic function at diagnosis. Poster presentation at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, Chicago, Illinois, November 10-12, 2018. (Poster presented by Dr. Chang.) Chang JC, White BR, Elias MD, Xiao R, Knight AM, Weiss PF, Mercer-Rosa LM. Early signs of diastolic impairment in children with incident systemic lupus erythematosus. Poster presentation at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October 19-24, 2018. (Poster presented by Dr. Chang.) 2016 Meza JM, Elias M, Wilder T, O’Brien JE, Kim RW, Mavroudis C, Williams WG, Brothers J, Cohen M, McCrindle BW. Exercise restriction is not associated with increasing body mass index over time in patients with coronary arteries of anomalous aortic origin: A report from the CHSS AAOCA registry. Poster presentation at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, May 14-18, 2016. (Poster presented by Dr. Meza.) Elias MD, Achuff BJ, Ittenbach RF, Ravishankar C, Spray TL, Fuller S, Montenegro LM, Gaynor JW, O’Connor MJ. Long-term outcomes of pediatric cardiac patients supported by extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Poster presentation at the American College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Session, Chicago, Illinois, April 2-4, 2016. Elias MD, Glatz AC, O’Connor MJ, Schachtner S, Ravishankar C, Mascio CE, Cohen MS. Prevalence and risk factors for pericardial effusion requiring readmission after pediatric cardiac surgery. Poster presentation at the American College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Session, Chicago, Illinois, April 2-4, 2016. Achuff BJ, Elias MD, O’Connor MJ, Ittenbach RF, Ravishankar C, Nicolson SC, Spray TL, Fuller S, Gaynor JW. Risk factors for mortality in pediatric cardiac intensive care unit patients managed with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a contemporary cohort. Poster presentation at the American College of Cardiology 65th Annual Scientific Session, Chicago, Illinois, April 2-4, 2016. (Poster presented by Dr. Achuff.) Elias MD, Meza J, McCrindle BW, Brothers J, Paridon S, Cohen MS. Impact of exercise restriction in patients with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery on body mass index and exercise capacity. Poster presentation at Cardiology 2016, Orlando, Florida, February 24-28, 2016. Lectures by Invitation 2019 Elias MD. Pediatric Cardiology Lecture Series, Lancaster General Health Family Medicine Residency Program. 2019. 2018 Elias MD. Pediatric Cardiology Lecture Series, Lancaster General Health Family Medicine Residency Program. 2018. Elias MD. Kawasaki disease: Clinical update and pathway overview. Abington Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds, June 26, 2018. Elias MD. Pediatric chest pain: When is the heart the cause of the problem? Chester County Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds, January 18, 2018. 2017 Elias MD. Pediatric Cardiology Lecture Series, Residency Morning Report, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Elias MD. Pediatric Cardiology Lecture Series, Lancaster General Health Family Medicine Residency Program. 2017. Elias MD. Pediatric chest pain: When is the heart the cause of the problem? Lancaster Continuing Medical Education lecture, December 2, 2017. Elias MD. Kawasaki disease: Clinical update and pathway overview. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Community Hospitalist Grand Rounds Series, November 30, 2017. Elias MD. Evaluation and management of pediatric supraventricular tachycardia. Chester County Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds, April 20, 2017. 2016 Elias MD. Pediatric Cardiology Lecture Series, Lancaster General Health Family Medicine Residency Program. 2016. Elias MD. Pre-participation sports screening: preventing sudden cardiac death. Lancaster Continuing Medical Education lecture, November 15, 2016. Elias MD. Pre-participation sports screening: preventing sudden cardiac death. Lehigh Valley Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds, September 13, 2016. Elias MD. Acute management of pediatric heart disease. General Pediatrics Residency, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, June 16, 2016. Awards and Honors 2015, Ann Newman Fellow – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 2012, Trainee Travel Award, Eastern Society for Pediatric Research 2011, Pediatric Resident Representative for the Organization of Resident Representatives of the Association of American Medical Colleges 2006, Phi Beta Kappa Society induction – Princeton University 2006, Sigma Xi Research Society induction – Princeton University 2005, Howard Crosby Warren Junior Prize in Psychology – Princeton University 2003, Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence – Princeton University 2003, Jewish War Veterans Academic Achievement Award – Philadelphia, PA Editorial and Academic Positions Editorial Positions 2017-present, World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Peer-reviewer 2015-present, Pediatric Emergency Care, Peer-reviewer Patient Experience Ratings About the Patient Experience Rating System The Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown above from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. 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