University of Kansas Adolescent and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Director's Description

Our program was established in 2001, with a focus on care of each patient as an individual with their own history and unique needs. Our patients range in age from adolescence to elderly. Every patient is seen by an adult congenital heart disease cardiologist during each visit. Ample time is spent with you during every visit. For your convenience, most testing is performed on the day of the clinic visit. Patients have easy access to the doctors and  nursing staff between visits. In addition to the comprehensive services offered at The University of Kansas Hospital, we have a close working relationship with pediatric cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons at Children’s Mercy Hospital, just a few miles away.  They also assist with care at our University of Kansas Hospital campus. We have three well-trained adult congenital cardiologists dedicated to serving the needs of the Kansas City community. We offer the full spectrum of cardiovascular care for ACHD patients, including complex ACHD surgery and catheter-based interventions, electrophysiology and device care, genetic counseling, comprehensive ACHD imaging including echo, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, cardio-obstetrics including pre- and post-natal management and surveillance, advanced heart failure and transplantation services, and pulmonary hypertension specialists. We additionally provide comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease and connective tissue disorders.