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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s)

Cincinnati, OH — (513) 803-2243

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

3333 Burnet Avenue
MLC 2003
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States

Patient Inquiries (513) 803-2243

Appointment Number (513) 803-2243

After Hours Number (513) 803-2243

Patient Inquiries Email achd@cchmc.org

Program Website Visit Now

Main Hospital Website Visit Now

ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Cincinnati Children's
Pediatric Hospital

Hospital University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Adult Hospital

Hospital University of Kentucky Healthcare
Adult Hospital

Medical School University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Alexander (Sasha) Opotowsky, MD, MPH, MMSc Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD

Years in ACHD 16

Time dedicated to ACHD 100%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Kim Hopkins

5 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Craig Alexander, MD

Board Certifications Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiologist Nicole Brown, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiologist David Leone, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiologist John Shabosky, MD

Board Certifications ACHD Board Eligible, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Cardiologist Tony Smith, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants 1

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Amy Rich, APRN

Social Worker/Psychologist Jennifer Haas, MSW, LSW

Social Worker/Psychologist Stacey Morrison, PsyD - Staff Psychologist

Social Worker/Psychologist Meredith J. O'Neil, PharmD, BCPPS - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

ACHD Registered Nurse Felicia Eichelbrenner, BSN, MSN, RN

ACHD Registered Nurse Susie Finan, BSN, RN

ACHD Registered Nurse Nicollette Millard, BSN, RN

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 24-25

Outpatients seen at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - main hospital, satellite clinics, and outreach sites:
University of Cincinnati Medical Center,
TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital,

Inpatient Procedures Yes

Do you have providers who see patients in both pediatric and adult settings? Yes

Do you perform invasive cardiac procedures on ACHD patients at your institution? Yes

Catheter-based procedures are done: Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution

Invasive EP procedures are done: Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution

ACHD Surgeries are done: Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution

Established referral relationships with other ACHD programs for needed consultation, procedures or second opinions: Yes

Formal transition program between pediatric and ACHD clinics: Yes - at age 14

Do you offer regularly scheduled patient care conferences? Yes, 1-3 times per month

Does your program provide patient/family support or education meetings? Yes

Training & Research

ACHD Training for Fellows Yes

Programs that Apply Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult and Peds), Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship

Number of ACHD fellows accepted annually 1

Program will be accepting next fellow in 2027

Best contact for information regarding an ACHD fellowship Maggie DeBruler - Advance fellowship Coordinator - Maggie.DeBruler@cchmc.org

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2026

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2026

Satellite Clinics

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s) Satellite Clinic #1 - Kettering, OH

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s) Satellite Clinic #2 - Louisville, KY

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s) Satellite Clinic #3 - Liberty Township, OH

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s) Satellite Clinic #4 – Cincinnati, OH

Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s) Satellite Clinic #5 - Crestview Hills, KY

Data valid at 2026

Director's Description

At the Cincinnati Adult Congenital Heart Program (CincyACHD), our mission is to provide the best possible care for adults with congenital heart disease by integrating: A) compassionate, comprehensive, patient-centered care; B) community advocacy, partnerships and education; and C) transformational research.

We offer a complete spectrum of care for adults with congenital heart disease, everything from advanced imaging with 3D reconstruction, to exercise prescription and cardiac rehabilitation, to psychological assessment, to genetic counseling, to specialist pharmacist consultation, to catheter and surgical interventions including:

• Pulmonary valve replacement (e.g., SAPIEN XT, Melody/Harmony valves)

• Aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve replacement and repair

• Atrial septal defect closure and patent ductus arteriosus closure

• Valve-sparing aortic root replacement and externally supported Ross procedure

• Dilation and stenting for aortic coarctation

• Mechanical circulatory support, cardiac transplantation, heart-liver transplantation

While easy access to cutting-edge treatments and diagnostic techniques is fantastic, they are not always appropriate. We pride ourselves most on listening to each patient, understating their personal values, and considering options in the context of a person’s foundational principles. To achieve the best outcomes, we blend exceptional technology and personalized care.

There are also a variety of subspecialty programs within CINCYACHD, including:

• Heart disease in pregnancy

• Multidisciplinary Fontan management

• Cardiovascular genetics

• Pulmonary hypertension care

• Heart Failure/mechanical support/transplant

• Heart liver transplant

We have ACHD outpatient locations in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana:

OHIO

• Cincinnati Children's Main Hospital, Cincinnati

• Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus, Liberty

• Kettering Health Network, Kettering

• Cincinnati Children's Green Township

• University of Cincinnati Medical Center (MFM clinic)

• TriHealth, Good Samaritan Hospital (MFM clinic)

• Hillsboro

INDIANA

• Batesville

KENTUCKY

• Bardstown

• Danville

• Elizabethtown

• LaGrange

• Louisville

• Shelbyville

• Owensboro

Finally, we offer a number of telehealth services including clinical visits, second opinions, and remote telemonitoring.

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program (Cincinnati Children’s)

3333 Burnet AvenueMLC 2003 Cincinnati, OH 45229 United States