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Upstate & Western NY Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance - University of Rochester

Rochester, NY — (585) 274-0732

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

601 Elmwood Avenue
Box 631
Rochester, NY 14642
USA

Patient Inquiries (585) 274-0732

Appointment Number (585) 274-0732

After Hours Number (585) 274-0732

Patient Inquiries Email AdultCongenitalCardiology@URMC.Rochester.edu

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ACHD On Call 24/7 No

Affiliations

Hospital Strong Memorial Hospital (University of Rochester Medical Center)
Adult Hospital

Hospital Golisano Children's Hospital (University of Rochester Medical Center)
Pediatric Hospital

Medical School University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Pradeepkumar Charla, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Years in ACHD 7

Time dedicated to ACHD 100%

7 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Rajiv Devanagondi, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist James Eichelberger, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, IM, IM Card

Cardiologist Frank Smith, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Glenn Leonard, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Steven Bruce Fishberger, MD Professional ACHA Member

Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Nader Atallah, MD

Board Certifications Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist George Alfieris, MD

Board Certifications Other

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs -

Social Worker/Psychologist Elizabeth Wenger, MSW Social Worker

Social Worker/Psychologist Jennifer Tillou, MSW Social Worker

ACHD RN Ginny Giambrone, RN

Other Staff Susan Aldridge, RN Clinical Administrator

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 11

Outpatients seen at Golisano Children's Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital
Strong Memorial Hospital

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 - at age 12

Do you offer regularly scheduled patient care conferences? Yes, weekly

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

Data valid at 2021

Director's Description

The Upstate & Western NY Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance was formed in July 2022. The alliance was formed between the University of Rochester, University of Buffalo, and SUNY Upstate University with the specific goal of providing the best possible care for adults with congenital heart disease living in the region.

Our medical team is comprised of board-certified cardiologists with training in Pediatric Cardiology, Adult Congenital Cardiology, and Adult Cardiology. Our surgical & Interventional team brings decades of experience in treating adult patients with congenital heart disease, including the most complex forms.

The alliance offers a complete spectrum of care which include everything from advanced imaging (MRI CT, PETscan), cardiac anesthesia, surgical and catheter interventions, electrophysiology services, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure therapies including transplants, cardiac rehabilitation, adult subspecialty services, neuropsychology, psychiatry, cardiogenetics, palliative services and more.

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