Phoenix Children's Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Phoenix, AZ — (602) 933-3634

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
United States

(602) 933-3634
(602) 933-3634
(602) 933-1000
jluddon@phoenixchildrens.com
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Affiliations

Phoenix Children's Hospital
Pediatric Hospital
Dignity - St. Joseph's Hospital & Medical Center
Adult Hospital
Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix
Adult Hospital
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Andrew Papez, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology, Electrophysiology
7
100%

3 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Craig Cohen, MD
Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Neda Mulla, MD Professional ACHA Member
ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology
Edward Rhee, MD
Pediatric Cardiology

Nursing & Other Staff

1
Susie Jannusch, RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Hattie Carr, LMSW
Jaime Luddon, BSN, RN

Care Setting

10
Phoenix Children's
Yes
Yes
Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution
Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution
Joint Pediatric & Adult Institution
Yes
Yes - at age 14
Yes, Weekly
Yes

Training & Research

Yes
Formal ACHD rotation for general cardiology fellows (in Peds & Adult), Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship (2 year)
1
Spring 2027
Yes
2025
2025

Satellite Clinics

Data valid at 2026

Director's Description

The Stephen C. Grout Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center at Phoenix Children's provides comprehensive and continuous care to teen and adult patients living with congenital heart disease. Based out of one of the largest children's hospitals in the United States, we are the only ACHA Accredited Comprehensive Care Center in Arizona. Our services include cardiac imaging (including CT and MRI), pacemaker and electrophysiology services, pulmonary hypertension treatment, cardiac catheterization, and congenital heart surgery. Our interventional cardiology team is at the forefront of catheter-based valve replacements. We also work closely with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine teams at neighboring institutions to provide comprehensive pregnancy care to women with congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. Our ACHD team frequently hosts rotating students, residents, and cardiology fellows.