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Jeffrey Skimming, MD

Pediatric Cardiology
Skimming Jeffrey
Skimming Jeffrey
Locations

Memorial Division of Pediatric Cardiology

5458 Town Center Road
Suite 102
Boca Raton, FL 33486

561-341-7220

561-750-1534

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About Me

I am a pediatric cardiologist at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, dedicated to helping children and teens with heart concerns. I specialize in screening for undiagnosed heart conditions and treating adolescents with symptoms such as dizziness, chest pain, heart murmurs, and fatigue. I also manage chronic heart conditions, providing regular follow-up care to monitor and support my patients’ long-term heart health.

With a mother who was a teacher and a father who was a surgeon, a career in medicine felt like a natural path. Pediatric cardiology captivated me because of my passion for solving puzzles and navigating complex algorithms. I find deep fulfillment in uncovering the complexities of heart health through evidence-based approaches—a drive that led me to pioneer nitric oxide inhalation therapy and develop a nitric oxide delivery device in the 1990s.

My approach to care is personal and compassionate. I treat each patient as if they were part of my own family, aiming to offer clarity and peace of mind. One of the rewarding aspects of pediatric cardiology is that we can often provide answers in just one visit, giving families the reassurance they need.

In addition to patient care, I have a strong background in research, teaching, and professional collaboration within pediatric cardiology. Before focusing on community medicine in South Florida, I held faculty positions at the University of Florida and the University of Missouri, where I received grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association.

I have also served as a reviewer for over a dozen medical journals and enjoy mentoring the next generation of doctors and researchers. Locally, I’ve been a board member for the American Heart Association and contribute to quality improvement initiatives to continually enhance patient care.

 

Education

Education

Univ Of Missouri Columbia School Of Medicine, 1988

Residency

Univ Of Missouri-Columbia Program, 1991, Pediatrics

Fellowships

Univ Of Florida, 1994, Pediatric Cardiology

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics-Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Jeffrey W. Skimming’s publications on PubMed.

Professional Organizations

  • American Heart Association
  • Florida Medical Association 1995-present
  • Southern Society for Pediatric Research
  • American Society for the Advancement of Science
  • Broward County Medical Association
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Academy of Cardiology

Presentations

  • Cardiovascular Safety of Stimulant Medications for Pediatric Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Ninth Annual Pediatric Conference. Plantation General Hospital-Plantation, FL, April 13, 2011.
  • Management of Infants with Murmurs. Neonatal nurse practitioner symposium. Plantation General Hospital-Plantation, FL, March 21, 2006.
  • Congenital Heart Disease. Lecture for 2nd year medical students. University of Missouri-Columbia, November 3, 2004.
  • Evaluation of an Infant with a Murmur. 26th Annual Conference: Common Childhood Problems. Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia, Missouri, May 22, 2004.
  • Congenital Heart Disease. Lecture for 2nd year medical students. University of Missouri-Columbia, November 5, 2003.
  • Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary to Congenital Heart Disease. Physiology Seminar. University of Missouri-Columbia, February 26, 2002.
  • Studies of Cardiopulmonary Diseases in Children. Child Health Grand Rounds. University of Missouri-Columbia, September 27, 2002.
  • Clinical Correlations in Physiology: Pulmonary Hypertension. Medical school physiology course. University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, February 26, 2002.
  • Treatment of Cardiopulmonary Diseases in Children. Physiology Seminar. University of Missouri-Columbia, November 8, 2001.
  • Science of clinical research: perspectives of a junior investigator. Gainesville, Florida, October 15, 2001.

Awards

  • Castle Connolly Award; selected by peers to be among top 290 doctors in Gold Coast Area, 2015
  • University of Missouri Residency Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, 1991
  • Medical School Honors in Emergency Medicine Elective, 1990
  • Letter of Commendation in Cardiology, 1986
  • Letter of Commendation in Anatomy, 1984
  • Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1981

Hospital Affiliations