CHD Clinic - Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University

University of Chicago, Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM)-Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
USA

Patient Inquiries 312-674-2100 and 773-702-7777

Appointment Number 312-674-2100 and 773-702-7777

After Hours Number 312-674-2100 and 773-702-7777

Patient Inquiries Email mearing@uchicago.edu

ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital University of Chicago, Hyde Park,, Chicago, IL
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Hospital Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Hospital Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
Hospital

Medical School University of Chicago

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Michael G. Earing, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, Peds, Ped Card

Years in ACHD 19

Time dedicated to ACHD 100%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Patty Andrews

Credentials BS

2 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Ira Shetty, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist James Monaco, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, IM Card

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs 4

NP/PA Gail Prokop, APNP ACHD Program APNP

NP/PA Rachel Barsella, APNP ACHD APNP

NP/PA Ruth Howley, APNP ACHD APNP

NP/PA Mckenna Robinette, APP ACHD APP

Social Worker/Psychologist Jonathan Chapman, LCSW Executive Director, Care Coordination

Social Worker/Psychologist Jenny Leonard< MSW ACHD Social Worker

ACHD RN Meghan Christakos RN

ACHD RN Danielle Zirbes RN

Other Staff Carrie Ogorman, MS Program Administrator

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 10

Outpatients seen at University of Chicago, Hyde Park, Chicago
Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn
Advocate Lutheran General, Park Ridge

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: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

Invasive EP procedures are done: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

ACHD Surgeries are done: Pediatric/Adult Hospital

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

Formal transition program between pediatric and ACHD clinics: Yes

Do you offer regularly scheduled patient care conferences? Yes, 1-3 times a 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 Peds) , Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Adult) Individualized long-term mentoring (or informal ACHD fellowship)

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2022

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2022

Satellite Clinics

Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University Satellite Clinic #1 - Chicago, IL

Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University Satellite Clinic #2 - Chicago, IL

Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University Satellite Clinic #3 - Park Ridge, IL

Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University Satellite Clinic #4 - Aurora, IL

Data valid at 2021

Director's Description

The Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance was formed in May 2020. This alliance consists of University of Chicago, Advocate Healthcare, and Northshore University and was formed with the specific goal of providing high quality, outstanding, state of the art care for adults with congenital heart disease living in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This alliance brings together 3 of the largest healthcare systems in Chicago and its suburbs. The program is directed by Dr Michael G. Earing, a nationally known expert in the care of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease. Dr. Earing has dedicated his entire career to the care of the adult with congenital heart disease. He has published countless articles, including several national care guideline statements, all in effort to advance the care of all adults with congenital heart disease. The Alliance has outreach sites, throughout Chicago, its suburbs, and Northern Indiana.

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Chicago Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance: University of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, and NorthShore University

University of Chicago, Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine (DCAM)-Hyde Park5758 S. Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637 USA