The Children’s National Heart Center provides specialized expertise across the full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease in children – from the most common to the most complex. In addition to general cardiac care, our renowned, multidisciplinary team offers state-of-the-art cardiac imaging and diagnostics, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, heart surgery and cardiac intensive care.
Our Providers
Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.
Contact Information
For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-2020.
Our Programs
- Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Heart Transplant Program
- Advanced Lung Disease Program
- Cardiac Anesthesiology
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Program
- Cardiac Rehabilitation and Fitness Program
- Cardio-Oncology Program
- Cardiogenetics Program
- Cardiology
- Cardiology Post-Natal Follow-Up
Choosing Children's National Hospital for Heart Care
- Surgical expertise. Our renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons conduct more than 600 cardiac procedures each year, and care for a range of cardiac anomalies from the very rare to the most common issues. We are also one of few programs in the United States that offers a team of anesthesiologists subspecialty trained and certified in pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
- Lifelong care. Children's National is home to 1 of only 40 Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA)-accredited programs in 25 states. Not only do we provide quality care for children with common and complex heart conditions, we provide specialized care for adult patients with congenital heart defects.
- Prioritizing your child's development. The approach to cardiac care at Children’s National extends beyond traditional cardiac care to include a specialized focus on the developing brain and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes with our Neuro-Cardiac Critical Care Program. Clinical care begins with a prenatal diagnosis in the Prenatal Cardiology Program and then continues through any needed surgical procedures.
- Pioneering research. At Children’s National, we don’t just use advanced techniques and devices. We are actively involved in identifying and developing the next generation of procedures and technology, such as tiny pacemakers for infants, that will enable the safest and most effective care of children’s hearts.
- Family-centered care. We work closely with you and your child throughout every step of the care process, in order to support the physical and emotional needs of your family during your child’s treatment journey. Our team, including child life specialists, social workers, chaplains and behavioral health experts, offers the emotional support and resources parents and families need during this time.
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Celebrate the Power of Resilience
One-year-old Lincoln returned to Children’s National to reunite with the incredible team that saved his life after being diagnosed with Heterotaxy syndrome, and discovering that he has only one heart ventricle instead of two.
Children's National Heart Center Outcomes Data
We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. Our large, experienced team provides high quality, personalized care to a large volume of patients each year.
Mending a Broken Heart
Early detection of a heart problem and advanced care that started in the womb made all the difference to save Abby's life.
Specialized Expertise
Children's National Heart Center is made up of many internationally-recognized leaders who provide specialized care and support for all facets of heart disease.
Conditions We Treat
Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National.
- Arrhythmia
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Pediatric Aortic Coarctation
- Pediatric Aortic Stenosis
- Pediatric Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Pediatric Atrioventricular Canal (AV canal or AVC)
- Pediatric Cardiomyopathy
- Pediatric Heart Failure
- Pediatric Heart Murmurs
- Pediatric Hypertension
- Pediatric Pulmonary Atresia
Locations
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Affiliate
- Specialty Care
Virginia Hospital Center
- Affiliate
- Specialty Care
Patient Stories
Keeping Tucker SafeTucker is a college athlete and no stranger to working through pain. But last year, it felt serious. Experts at Children’s National Hospital discovered a congenital heart condition. It might have saved his life.
Making Mason Feel ImportantWhen I was a baby, I had a big hole in my heart. My mom says I had lots of other problems, too. The reason I"m alive right now is because of Children's National Hospital.
Freedom for HoldenHolden’s heart needed help when he was born. Cardiac care at Children’s National, including two surgeries, gave him freedom to have a happy and healthy childhood.
Family Resources
Take a look at our resources to help answer questions about your child’s heart condition and its treatment.
Provider Resources
We value the importance of well-informed providers. Take a look at our educational resources.