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American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Yale College

1974, New Haven, CT

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

1978, Philadelphia, PA

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital

1979, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

1981, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

1984, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

  1. Pediatric Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. Pediatr Cardiol. 2025 Jun; 46(5):1235-1240. View Pediatric Electrocardiogram-Based Deep Learning to Predict Secundum Atrial Septal Defects. Abstract

  2. StethAid: A Digital Auscultation Platform for Pediatrics. Sensors (Basel). 2023 Jun 20; 23(12). View StethAid: A Digital Auscultation Platform for Pediatrics. Abstract

  3. Double Aortic Arch with Atresia of the Left Aortic Arch Proximal to the Left Common Carotid Artery: First Report of Documentation by Surgical Observation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Jan; 44(1):249-253. View Double Aortic Arch with Atresia of the Left Aortic Arch Proximal to the Left Common Carotid Artery: First Report of Documentation by Surgical Observation. Abstract

  4. An e-learning pediatric cardiology curriculum for Pediatric Postgraduate trainees in Rwanda: implementation and evaluation. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Mar 16; 22(1):179. View An e-learning pediatric cardiology curriculum for Pediatric Postgraduate trainees in Rwanda: implementation and evaluation. Abstract

  5. Coarctation of the Aorta: Delay in Diagnosis and Referral Basis from Infancy to Adulthood. J Pediatr. 2022 Mar; 242:57-62. View Coarctation of the Aorta: Delay in Diagnosis and Referral Basis from Infancy to Adulthood. Abstract

  6. Scimitar syndrome: A new multipatch technique and incidence of postoperative pulmonary vein obstruction. JTCVS Tech. 2020 Dec; 4:208-216. View Scimitar syndrome: A new multipatch technique and incidence of postoperative pulmonary vein obstruction. Abstract

  7. Clinical Detection of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect. J Pediatr. 2017 11; 190:261-264.e1. View Clinical Detection of Hemodynamically Significant Isolated Secundum Atrial Septal Defect. Abstract

  8. Needles in Hay II: Detecting Cardiac Pathology by the Pediatric Chest Pain Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan. Congenit Heart Dis. 2016 Sep; 11(5):396-402. View Needles in Hay II: Detecting Cardiac Pathology by the Pediatric Chest Pain Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan. Abstract

  9. Prenatal and newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease: findings from a nursery. Pediatrics. 2014 Nov; 134(5):916-22. View Prenatal and newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease: findings from a nursery. Abstract

  10. Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Pediatrics. 2013 Oct; 132(4):e1010-7. View Regional implementation of a pediatric cardiology chest pain guideline using SCAMPs methodology. Abstract

  11. Outcome predictors and implications for management of scimitar syndrome. Am Heart J. 2013 May; 165(5):770-7. View Outcome predictors and implications for management of scimitar syndrome. Abstract

  12. Outcomes of transcatheter approach for initial treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Jan 01; 81(1):111-8. View Outcomes of transcatheter approach for initial treatment of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum. Abstract

  13. Resource Utilization Reduction for Evaluation of Chest Pain in Pediatrics Using a Novel Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP). J Am Heart Assoc. 2012 Apr; 1(2). View Resource Utilization Reduction for Evaluation of Chest Pain in Pediatrics Using a Novel Standardized Clinical Assessment and Management Plan (SCAMP). Abstract

  14. Management of pediatric chest pain using a standardized assessment and management plan. Pediatrics. 2011 Aug; 128(2):239-45. View Management of pediatric chest pain using a standardized assessment and management plan. Abstract

  15. Left ventricular diastolic heart failure in teenagers who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in early infancy. Am J Cardiol. 2010 Aug 01; 106(3):426-9. View Left ventricular diastolic heart failure in teenagers who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in early infancy. Abstract

  16. Needles in hay: chest pain as the presenting symptom in children with serious underlying cardiac pathology. Congenit Heart Dis. 2010 Jul-Aug; 5(4):366-73. View Needles in hay: chest pain as the presenting symptom in children with serious underlying cardiac pathology. Abstract

  17. Images in cardiovascular medicine. Right aortic arch with aberrant left innominate artery: a rare vascular ring. Circulation. 2009 Jul 21; 120(3):264-5. View Images in cardiovascular medicine. Right aortic arch with aberrant left innominate artery: a rare vascular ring. Abstract

  18. Factors associated with development of atrial septal restriction in patients with tricuspid atresia involving the right-sided atrioventricular valve. Am Heart J. 2007 Dec; 154(6):1235-41. View Factors associated with development of atrial septal restriction in patients with tricuspid atresia involving the right-sided atrioventricular valve. Abstract

  19. Endovascular treatment for superior vena cava occlusion or obstruction in a pediatric and young adult population: a 22-year experience. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2007 Mar 06; 49(9):1003-9. View Endovascular treatment for superior vena cava occlusion or obstruction in a pediatric and young adult population: a 22-year experience. Abstract

  20. Cardiac catheterization in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2006 Dec; 68(6):948-56. View Cardiac catheterization in infants weighing less than 1,500 grams. Abstract

  21. Conditions leading to pediatric cardiology consultation in a tertiary academic hospital. Pediatrics. 2004 Oct; 114(4):e409-17. View Conditions leading to pediatric cardiology consultation in a tertiary academic hospital. Abstract

  22. Statement on the care of the child with chronic lung disease of infancy and childhood. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003 Aug 01; 168(3):356-96. View Statement on the care of the child with chronic lung disease of infancy and childhood. Abstract

  23. Parental anxiety associated with referral of a child to a pediatric cardiologist for evaluation of a Still's murmur. J Pediatr. 2002 Jun; 140(6):747-52. View Parental anxiety associated with referral of a child to a pediatric cardiologist for evaluation of a Still's murmur. Abstract

  24. Interventional catheterization management of perioperative peripheral pulmonary stenosis: balloon angioplasty or endovascular stenting. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2002 Jun; 56(2):272-7. View Interventional catheterization management of perioperative peripheral pulmonary stenosis: balloon angioplasty or endovascular stenting. Abstract

  25. Health supervision for children with Down syndrome. Pediatrics. 2001 Dec; 108(6):1384; author reply 1385. View Health supervision for children with Down syndrome. Abstract

  26. Balloon dilation angioplasty of peripheral pulmonary stenosis associated with Williams syndrome. Circulation. 2001 May 01; 103(17):2165-70. View Balloon dilation angioplasty of peripheral pulmonary stenosis associated with Williams syndrome. Abstract

  27. Left superior vena cava connection to unroofed coronary sinus associated with positional cyanosis: successful transcatheter treatment using Gianturco-Grifka vascular occlusion device. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 1999 Dec; 48(4):369-73. View Left superior vena cava connection to unroofed coronary sinus associated with positional cyanosis: successful transcatheter treatment using Gianturco-Grifka vascular occlusion device. Abstract

  28. Nonobstructive cor triatriatum in infancy. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1999 Aug; 38(8):489-91. View Nonobstructive cor triatriatum in infancy. Abstract

  29. Ebstein's anomaly associated with severe valvar pulmonary stenosis: successful palliation with balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in an adult. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 1999 Apr; 46(4):441-4. View Ebstein's anomaly associated with severe valvar pulmonary stenosis: successful palliation with balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in an adult. Abstract

  30. Repair of coarctation of the aorta during infancy minimizes the risk of late hypertension. Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Oct; 66(4):1378-82. View Repair of coarctation of the aorta during infancy minimizes the risk of late hypertension. Abstract

  31. Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with inhaled nitric oxide during hepatic transplantation in an adolescent: reversibility of pulmonary hypertension after transplantation. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1998 Aug; 37(8):505-9. View Treatment of pulmonary hypertension with inhaled nitric oxide during hepatic transplantation in an adolescent: reversibility of pulmonary hypertension after transplantation. Abstract

  32. Effect of pulmonary artery stenoses on the cardiopulmonary response to exercise following repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Am J Cardiol. 1998 May 15; 81(10):1217-9. View Effect of pulmonary artery stenoses on the cardiopulmonary response to exercise following repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  33. Reduced incidence of ventricular ectopy with a 4F Halo catheter during pediatric cardiac catheterization. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1998 Jan; 43(1):55-7. View Reduced incidence of ventricular ectopy with a 4F Halo catheter during pediatric cardiac catheterization. Abstract

  34. Electrocardiographic markers of late sudden death risk in postoperative tetralogy of Fallot children. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 1997 Dec; 8(12):1349-56. View Electrocardiographic markers of late sudden death risk in postoperative tetralogy of Fallot children. Abstract

  35. Excessive anaerobic metabolism during exercise after repair of aortic coarctation. J Pediatr. 1997 Aug; 131(2):210-4. View Excessive anaerobic metabolism during exercise after repair of aortic coarctation. Abstract

  36. Effect of multiple coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus on blood flow to the left lung as determined by lung perfusion scans. Am J Cardiol. 1997 Jul 15; 80(2):242-4. View Effect of multiple coil closure of patent ductus arteriosus on blood flow to the left lung as determined by lung perfusion scans. Abstract

  37. Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using coils. Am J Cardiol. 1997 May 01; 79(9):1279-80. View Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using coils. Abstract

  38. Balloon atrial septostomy using a new low-profile balloon catheter: initial clinical results. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1997 Feb; 40(2):187-90; discussion 191. View Balloon atrial septostomy using a new low-profile balloon catheter: initial clinical results. Abstract

  39. Update on the modified Fontan procedure. Curr Opin Cardiol. 1997 Jan; 12(1):51-62. View Update on the modified Fontan procedure. Abstract

  40. Possible new autosomal recessive syndrome of lymphedema, hydroceles, atrial septal defect, and characteristic facial changes. Am J Med Genet. 1996 Dec 02; 66(1):69-71. View Possible new autosomal recessive syndrome of lymphedema, hydroceles, atrial septal defect, and characteristic facial changes. Abstract

  41. Transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus (> or = 4 mm) with multiple Gianturco coils: immediate and mid-term results. Heart. 1996 Dec; 76(6):536-40. View Transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus (> or = 4 mm) with multiple Gianturco coils: immediate and mid-term results. Abstract

  42. Transcatheter closure with single or multiple Gianturco coils of patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing < or = 8 kg: retrograde versus antegrade approach. Am Heart J. 1996 Oct; 132(4):827-35. View Transcatheter closure with single or multiple Gianturco coils of patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing < or = 8 kg: retrograde versus antegrade approach. Abstract

  43. Stent implantation for relief of pulmonary artery stenosis: immediate and short-term results. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996 May; 38(1):16-23. View Stent implantation for relief of pulmonary artery stenosis: immediate and short-term results. Abstract

  44. Interventional cardiac catheterization therapy for combined coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus: successful outcome in two infants. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1996 May; 38(1):67-70; discussion 71. View Interventional cardiac catheterization therapy for combined coarctation of the aorta and patent ductus arteriosus: successful outcome in two infants. Abstract

  45. Excision of a pulmonary valve abscess in a 61-year-old woman with single ventricle. Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Jan; 61(1):213-5. View Excision of a pulmonary valve abscess in a 61-year-old woman with single ventricle. Abstract

  46. Detection of partial anomalous right pulmonary venous return with an intact atrial septum by transesophageal echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 1995 Nov-Dec; 8(6):924-7. View Detection of partial anomalous right pulmonary venous return with an intact atrial septum by transesophageal echocardiography. Abstract

  47. Transcatheter closure of residual patent ductus arteriosus shunting after the Rashkind occluder device using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Cathet Cardiovasc Diagn. 1995 Nov; 36(3):255-8. View Transcatheter closure of residual patent ductus arteriosus shunting after the Rashkind occluder device using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Abstract

  48. In-hospital mortality for surgical repair of congenital heart defects: preliminary observations of variation by hospital caseload. Pediatrics. 1995 Nov; 96(5 Pt 1):980-1. View In-hospital mortality for surgical repair of congenital heart defects: preliminary observations of variation by hospital caseload. Abstract

  49. Balloon angioplasty for postoperative recurrent coarctation of the aorta. J Interv Cardiol. 1995 Oct; 8(5):509-16. View Balloon angioplasty for postoperative recurrent coarctation of the aorta. Abstract

  50. Results of anterograde transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Am J Cardiol. 1994 Nov 01; 74(9):925-9. View Results of anterograde transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus using single or multiple Gianturco coils. Abstract

  51. A new low profile balloon atrial septostomy catheter: initial animal and clinical experience. J Invasive Cardiol. 1994 Jul-Aug; 6(6):209-12. View A new low profile balloon atrial septostomy catheter: initial animal and clinical experience. Abstract

  52. Restoration of the pulmonary valve reduces right ventricular volume overload after previous repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Circulation. 1993 Nov; 88(5 Pt 2):II189-97. View Restoration of the pulmonary valve reduces right ventricular volume overload after previous repair of tetralogy of Fallot. Abstract

  53. Scimitar syndrome associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection at the supracardiac, cardiac, and infracardiac levels. Pediatr Cardiol. 1993 Oct; 14(4):234-7. View Scimitar syndrome associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection at the supracardiac, cardiac, and infracardiac levels. Abstract

  54. Controlled trial to evaluate protection of high-risk infants against respiratory syncytial virus disease by using standard intravenous immune globulin. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1993 Aug; 37(8):1655-8. View Controlled trial to evaluate protection of high-risk infants against respiratory syncytial virus disease by using standard intravenous immune globulin. Abstract

  55. Inhalational nitric oxide: a selective pulmonary vasodilator for treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. J Pediatr. 1993 Jul; 123(1):76-9. View Inhalational nitric oxide: a selective pulmonary vasodilator for treatment of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. Abstract

  56. Development of valve dysfunction in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and no known congenital heart disease. J Pediatr. 1993 May; 122(5 Pt 1):821-3. View Development of valve dysfunction in adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome and no known congenital heart disease. Abstract

  57. Supravalvar aortic stenosis: discordance in monozygotic twins and reduction in severity of obstruction during childhood. Pediatr Cardiol. 1992 Jul; 13(3):170-2. View Supravalvar aortic stenosis: discordance in monozygotic twins and reduction in severity of obstruction during childhood. Abstract

  58. Role of lung biopsy in patients undergoing a modified Fontan procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1990 Mar; 99(3):451-9. View Role of lung biopsy in patients undergoing a modified Fontan procedure. Abstract

  59. The effect of heparin on the haemodynamic and structural response in the rat to acute and chronic hypoxia. Br J Exp Pathol. 1989 Apr; 70(2):113-24. View The effect of heparin on the haemodynamic and structural response in the rat to acute and chronic hypoxia. Abstract

  60. Transient neonatal ventricular tachycardia associated with maternal cocaine use. Am J Cardiol. 1989 Feb 01; 63(5):383-4. View Transient neonatal ventricular tachycardia associated with maternal cocaine use. Abstract

  61. Postnatal progression from second- to third-degree heart block in neonatal lupus syndrome. J Pediatr. 1988 Dec; 113(6):1049-52. View Postnatal progression from second- to third-degree heart block in neonatal lupus syndrome. Abstract

  62. Cor triatriatum associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the coronary sinus: echocardiographic and angiocardiographic features. Pediatr Cardiol. 1987; 8(4):279-83. View Cor triatriatum associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection to the coronary sinus: echocardiographic and angiocardiographic features. Abstract

  63. Effects of chronic in utero hypoxemia on rat neonatal pulmonary arterial structure. J Pediatr. 1986 May; 108(5 Pt 1):756-9. View Effects of chronic in utero hypoxemia on rat neonatal pulmonary arterial structure. Abstract

  64. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: arterial structural changes and persistent pulmonary hypertension after surgical repair. J Pediatr. 1985 Sep; 107(3):457-64. View Congenital diaphragmatic hernia: arterial structural changes and persistent pulmonary hypertension after surgical repair. Abstract

  65. The structural basis of PPHN. Clin Perinatol. 1984 Oct; 11(3):525-49. View The structural basis of PPHN. Abstract

  66. Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: structural changes in a patient with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressure. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1984 Jan; 3(1):193-9. View Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: structural changes in a patient with normal pulmonary artery wedge pressure. Abstract

  67. Fractured ribs: unusual presentation of rickets in premature infants. J Pediatr. 1978 Oct; 93(4):680-2. View Fractured ribs: unusual presentation of rickets in premature infants. Abstract

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Medical School

University of Massachusetts School of Medicine

1991, Worcester, MA

Residency

University of California, Davis

1995, Sacramento, CA

Fellowship

University of Virginia

1998, Charlottesville, VA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI

Graduate School

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Medical School

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Combined Residency Program (BCRP)

Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Alberta

2000, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Graduate School

MSc

University of Toronto

2001, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Medical School

University of Alberta

2005, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Residency

Stollery Children's Hospital

2009, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2012, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Interventional Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2013, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Michigan

1991, Ann Arbor, MI

Graduate School

MPH

Tufts University

1995, Boston, MA

Medical School

Tufts University School of Medicine

1995, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital

1999, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital

2003, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Middlebury College

2004, Middlebury, VT

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

2009, Bronx, NY

Internship

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2010, Boston, MA

Residency

Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center

2012, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Boston Children's Hospital

2016, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Chemical Engineering

Princeton University

1997, Princeton, NJ

Medical School

Cornell Medical School

2004, Ithaca, NY

Residency

University of California at San Francisco

2007, San Francisco, CA

Fellowship

Senior Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care

Boston Children's Hospital

2011, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Haverford College

1977, Haveford, PA

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

1981, Boston, MA

Internship

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1982, Boston, MA

Residency

Pediatrics

Boston Children's Hospital

1984, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Pediatric Cardiology

Boston Children's Hospital

1989, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Boston University

1988, Boston, MA

Medical School

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

1992, Storrs, CT

Internship

Floating Hospital for Infants & Children

1993, Boston, MA

Residency

Floating Hospital for Infants & Children

1995, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Babies & Children’s Hospital of NY/Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital

1999, Boston, MA

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Publications

American Board of Pediatrics (Cardiology) | Education

Undergraduate School

Tufts University

2008, Medford, MA

Medical School

Tufts University School of Medicine

2013, Boston, MA

Residency

Children's Hospital of Orange County / University of California, Irvine

2016, Orange, CA

Fellowship

Columbia NewYork Presbyterian

2019, New York, NY

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