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The Children’s National Heart Center provides specialized expertise across the full spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease in children – from the most common to the most complex. In addition to general cardiac care, our renowned, multidisciplinary team offers state-of-the-art cardiac imaging and diagnostics, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, heart surgery and cardiac intensive care.

Our Providers

Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.

Contact Information

For appointments, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327) and for information, call 202-476-2020.

Choosing Children's National Hospital for Heart Care

    • Surgical expertise. Our renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons conduct more than 600 cardiac procedures each year, and care for a range of cardiac anomalies from the very rare to the most common issues. We are also one of few programs in the United States that offers a team of anesthesiologists subspecialty trained and certified in pediatric cardiac anesthesia. Learn more about our heart surgery outcomes.
    • Lifelong care. Children's National is home to 1 of only 40 Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA)-accredited programs in 25 states. Not only do we provide quality care for children with common and complex heart conditions, we provide specialized care for adult patients with congenital heart defects.
    • Prioritizing your child's development. The approach to cardiac care at Children’s National extends beyond traditional cardiac care to include a specialized focus on the developing brain and long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes with our Neuro-Cardiac Critical Care Program. Clinical care begins with a prenatal diagnosis in the Prenatal Cardiology Program and then continues through any needed surgical procedures.
    • Pioneering research. At Children’s National, we don’t just use advanced techniques and devices. We are actively involved in identifying and developing the next generation of procedures and technology, such as tiny pacemakers for infants, that will enable the safest and most effective care of children’s hearts.
    • Family-centered care. We work closely with you and your child throughout every step of the care process, in order to support the physical and emotional needs of your family during your child’s treatment journey. Our team, including child life specialists, social workers, chaplains and behavioral health experts, offers the emotional support and resources parents and families need during this time.

    Children's National Heart Center Outcomes Data

    We are dedicated to providing the best possible care to children and adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. Our large, experienced team provides high quality, personalized care to a large volume of patients each year.

    Fixing Baby Jane's Broken Heart

    Learn more about why you should trust the pediatric heart experts at Children's National for your child's heart care needs.

    Specialized Expertise

    Children's National Heart Center is made up of many internationally-recognized leaders who provide specialized care and support for all facets of heart disease.

    Abby is held by her parents after receiving a pacemaker the size of a pill.

    World’s Smallest Pacemaker Brings Hope to Babies with Heart Defects

    Adapting a pacemaker the size of a pill to fit into the tiny bodies of babies with life-threatening heart conditions has brought new hope to families like Abby’s. Her story and the important work behind it were featured on NBC News.

    Abby is held by her parents after receiving a pacemaker the size of a pill.

    Locations

    All Children's National Heart Center Locations

    Patient Stories

    • Nadia's Story

      Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a rare heart condition in which the heart muscles are too stiff and can't relax to fill and pump the correct amount of blood to other parts of the body. For Nadia, this not only meant that her intestine function was compromised, causing nausea and vomiting, but her lungs also had to work in overdrive.

    Family Resources

    Take a look at our resources to help answer questions about your child’s heart condition and its treatment.

    Provider Resources

    We value the importance of well-informed providers. Take a look at our educational resources.