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Cheryl C. Kurer, MD, FAAP, FACC

Cheryl C. Kurer, MD,  FAAP, FACC

Cheryl C. Kurer, MD, FAAP, FACC

Cheryl C. Kurer, MD, FAAP, FACC, is an attending cardiologist in the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with interest in arrhythmias, pacemakers and defibrillators.

Areas of expertise: Arrhythmias, Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Sudden cardiac death, syncope

Locations: Specialty Care, Princeton at Plainsboro, Main Building, Pediatric Cardiologists in Saint Peter's University Hospital


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About Cheryl C. Kurer, MD, FAAP, FACC

At the time Cheryl Kurer, MD, was choosing a medical specialty, a new drug was available to stabilize the heartbeats of newborn infants with life-threatening heart disease until life-sustaining surgeries — also newly developed — could be performed. She was hooked.

“The fields of congenital heart surgery, noninvasive imaging and interventional cardiology were poised to take quantum leaps forward,” Dr. Kurer says.

During her years of practice, she has relished being able to help her patients benefit from those advances.

The management of cardiac arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is especially rewarding to Dr. Kurer. Arrhythmias vary in cause and severity, and treatment options range from pharmaceuticals to electrical devices to surgery.

Diagnosing children’s heart conditions, identifying the appropriate treatments, and watching her patients improve make pediatric cardiology a fulfilling vocation for Dr. Kurer.

Dr. Kurer continues to welcome new leaps forward, as well: “The field is advancing to employ less invasive techniques for managing congenital heart disease whenever possible,” she says.

Practicing at CHOP means that Dr. Kurer can always offer her patients the most advanced treatments available.

Children with heart disease often need to be monitored and treated throughout their lives, which gives Dr. Kurer the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families. Maintaining these relationships is an important part of her practice.

“I want every family to feel that their child and the entire family is fully supported throughout the diagnosis and management of their child's heart disease,” Dr. Kurer says. “We have a large team of healthcare providers who are wholly dedicated to this process.”

Titles

Attending Cardiologist

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2020, America's Most Honored Doctors - American Registry
2020, Castle Connolly Jersey's Best - Top Doctors
2019-2021, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area
2017-2018, 2020, Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine
2013, 2017, New Jersey's Favorite Kids' Docs, New Jersey Family Magazine
2011, Top Doctors: US News and World Report
2011, New Jersey Most Recommended Physicians, National Consumers Survey
2010, 2013-2018, Inside NJ Top Doctors for Children's Health
2003-2019, 2021, Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New Brunswick
1981-1982, James Ryland & Georgia A. Kendrick Fellowship for post baccalaureate study from Vassar College
1980-1981, Eloise Ellery Fellowship for post baccalaureate study from Vassar College
1979, Phi Beta Kappa Award, Valedictorian, Vassar College
1979, Harriet Gurnee Van Allen Prize in Biology, Vassar College
1977, Kate Roberts Prize in Biology, Vassar College

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2019-present, PACES
1993-present, American College of Cardiology, Fellow
1990-present, American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

Internship

Pediatrics - The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

Residency

Pediatrics - The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2010

Mahadeo K, Dhall G, Kurer CC : Exacerbation of anthracycline-induced early chronic cardiomyopathy with ATRA; Role of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide as an Indicator of Cardiac Dysfunction.   Journal of Pediatric Hematology / Oncology  32(3): 134-136, 2010.

Rosenblatt M, Pasquale J, Kurer CC : Atrioventricular Canal Defect, Pulmonary Artery Sling and Aortic Arch anomaly in a Patient with Down Syndrome.    Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography  doi:10.1177/8756479309351747, April 2010.

1991

Kürer CC, Tanner CS, Vetter VL: Electrophysiologic findings after Fontan repair of functional single ventricle.  J Am Coll Cardiol  17: 174 - 181, 1991.

1990

Kürer CC, Tanner CS, Norwood WI, Vetter VL: Perioperative arrhythmias after Fontan repair. Circulation 82(suppl IV): 190 - 194, 1990.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

1992

Kürer CC, Vetter V: Electrophysiology After Fontan Repair of Tricuspid Atresia. Tricuspid Atresia, 2nd edition  P. Syamasundar Rao  (eds.). Futura Publishing Co. Inc, Mt. Kisco, NY. Page: 387-400, 1992.

1991

Kürer CC, Wagner HR: Pediatric Cardiac Emergency Care  Cardiac Emergency Care, the 4th edition. Lea & Febiger Publishing Co, Philadelphia, PA. Page: 347-361, 1991.

1990

Vetter VL, Kürer CC: Mitral Valve Prolapse   Current Pediatric Therapy.  13th Edition. Gellis, S and Kagen, B (eds.). Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA, Page: 145-146, 1990.

Patient experience rating

(based on 57 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    5 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    5 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    5 of 5
  • Would recommend
    5 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    5 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. C. Kurer is the best! I have worked in healthcare setting, bout acute hospital and subacute settings, and also sees my primary physician and others, we were happy so that Dr. Kurer is the best, for her breath of knowledge, passion for her work, and deep interest for her patients. She spent time necessary and covered everything and everything. Exceeded our expectations, and so lucky to have her our physician at ChOP.

    5 of 5
    Nov 25, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer always explains things clearly and anticipates my concerns/questions when providing information. She has an excellent bedside manner and we feel lucky to have had her caring for our son.

    5 of 5
    Oct 27, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer is excellent!!

    5 of 5
    Aug 23, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer is a caring physician, who thoroughly explains, recommends and always engages any concerns we may have.

    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2023
  • I cannot recommend or send enough praise about Dr. Kurer. My family has been under her care for the past 17 years and it has always been nothing short of amazing. I'm glad that if my son has the same condition as me, that I know he will be in the best possible care

    5 of 5
    Jun 25, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer offered us the ability to upload any new symptoms/abnormal apple watch ecg readings to the portal for her review - this is extremely helpful, thank you for this.

    5 of 5
    Apr 05, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer is incredible. We greatly appreciate having her as part of our medical care team.

    5 of 5
    Mar 08, 2023
  • Dr. Kurer was so professional and listened to my concern about my son. She made me comfortable having her talkng care of my son's concern.

    5 of 5
    Mar 03, 2023
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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. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. We are committed to true transparency. However, to ensure the comments are fair and correctly attributed, we review each one before posting to the website. We exclude entire comments that disclose patient’s protected health information, are off-topic, or include other confidential or inappropriate content. Comments will appear on provider bios only if providers have a minimum number of comments. Comments are shared internally for education purposes to ensure that we are doing our very best for the patients and families for whom we are privileged to care. The comments are submitted by patients and families and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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