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Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

Milwaukee, WI — (414) 266-6784

There are board certified ACHD physicians at this location.

8915 W. Connell Ct.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States

Patient Inquiries (414) 266-6784

Appointment Number (414) 266-6784

After Hours Number (414) 266-2000

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ACHD On Call 24/7 Yes

Affiliations

Hospital Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Adult Hospital

Hospital Children's Wisconsin
Pediatric Hospital

Medical School Medical College of Wisconsin

Clinic Staffing

Medical Director

Director Scott Cohen, MD, MPH Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine

Years in ACHD 15

Time dedicated to ACHD 80%

Administrative Program Director/Manager

Name Kristen Andersen, BA

4 Additional Cardiologists attend Clinic

Cardiologist Peter Bartz, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiologist Matthew Buelow, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Pediatric Cardiology

Cardiologist Jennifer Gerardin, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Cardiologist Brad Johnson, MD Professional ACHA Member

Board Certifications ACHD, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease

Nursing & Other Staff

Number of Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants 2

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Lindsay Katzmark, APNP

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Melanie Parent, APNP

Social Worker/Psychologist Christine Luckman, MSW

ACHD Registered Nurse Melissa Hodgson, BSN

ACHD Registered Nurse Ashley Lonardelli, BSN

Other Staff Emily Reinhardt, BSN - Transition Program Director

Other Staff Joel Robers, BSN - Nurse Clinician

Other Staff Jane Sowinski, BSN - Nurse Coordinator

Care Setting

Half-day Sessions
(per week) 16

Outpatients seen at Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
Bellin Hospital, Green Bay
Children's Wisconsin - Appleton
Children's Wisconsin - Kenosha
Children's Wisconsin - Ashwaubenon

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: Joint Adult & Pediatric Institution

Invasive EP procedures are done: Joint Adult & Pediatric Institution

ACHD Surgeries are done: Joint Adult & Pediatric Institution

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 16

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 Adult & Peds), Formal dedicated ACHD fellowship (2 year)

Number of ACHD fellows accepted annually 1

Program will be accepting next fellow in 2027

Best contact for information regarding an ACHD fellowship Kristen Andersen - kandersen@childrenswi.org

Does your program undertake ACHD Research? Yes

Program's last publication 2026

Most recent receipt of external funding: 2026

Satellite Clinics

Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #1 - Green Bay, WI

Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #2 - Kenosha, WI

Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #3 - Appleton, WI

Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #4 - Ashwaubenon, WI

Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program Satellite Clinic #5 - Milwaukee, WI

Data valid at 2026

Director's Description

We have multiple satellite locations serving patients across Wisconsin as well as Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota. Our team cares for patients at both a children's and an adult-based hospital. We also incorporate a strong Marfan/Connective Tissue Program, Pregnancy Program, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program in our practice.

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Wisconsin Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program

8915 W. Connell Ct. Milwaukee, WI 53226 United States