CHD Clinic - Upstate & Western NY Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance

Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Central New York
725 Irving Avenue, Suite 804
Syracuse, NY 13210
USA

Patient Inquiries 315-214-7700

Appointment Number 315-214-7700

After Hours Number 315-214-7700

Patient Inquiries Email Upstate_and_Western_NY_ACHD_Alliance@URMC.Rochester.edu

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ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Upstate University Hospital
Adult/Pediatric Hospital

Hospital Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Hospital

Hospital University of Rochester Medical Center
Hospital

Medical School SUNY Upstate Medical University

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Pradeepkumar Charla, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Years in ACHD 7

Time dedicated to ACHD 100%

Medical Co-Director

Co-Director Christopher Prendergast, MD

Board Certifications IM, Peds, Ped Card

Years in ACHD 4

Time dedicated to ACHD 50%

9 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Frank Smith, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Rajiv Devanagondi, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Glenn Leonard, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Steven Bruce Fishberger, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Craig Byrum, MD

Board Certifications Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Nader Atallah, MD

Board Certifications Peds, Ped Card

Cardiologist Lauren Tague, MD

Board Certifications Ped, Ped Card

Cardiologist Matt Egan, MD

Board Certifications Peds, PedCard

Cardiologist George Alfieris, MD

Board Certifications Other

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of NPs/PAs 1

NP/PA Katherine M. Cunningham MSN, CPNP

Social Worker/Psychologist Elizabeth Wenger, MSW Social Worker

Social Worker/Psychologist Jennifer Tillou, MSW Social Worker

Other Staff Jacquelyn Cage Office Manager

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 11

Outpatients seen at Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Central New York
University of Rochester Medical Center

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

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2022

Data valid at 2021

Director's Description

The Upstate & Western NY Adult Congenital Heart Disease Alliance was formed in July 2022. The alliance formation is 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, PET scan), cardiac anesthesia, surgical and catheter interventions, electrophysiology services, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pulmonary hypertension, advanced heart failure therapies including transplants, cardiac rehabilitation,

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

Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Central New York
725 Irving Avenue, Suite 804
Syracuse, NY 13210
USA

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

Affiliations

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Medical Co-Director

9 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Nursing & Other Staff

Care Setting

Training & Research

Director's Description

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

Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Central New York725 Irving Avenue, Suite 804 Syracuse, NY 13210 USA

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

Affiliations

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Medical Co-Director

9 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Nursing & Other Staff

Care Setting

Training & Research

Director's Description

Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Central New York
725 Irving Avenue, Suite 804
Syracuse, NY 13210
USA