Amelia, who was born with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and Brian Boe, MD

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart Institute

Exceptional Heart Care for Your Child

National Leader in Children’s Heart Care

As a leader in pediatric heart care, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute provides cardiac care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults with a variety of conditions. Trust our team of pediatric heart experts for full-spectrum cardiac care, including heart transplantation.

From general cardiology services to specialty heart care — we bring world-class pediatric cardiac care to South Florida.

Call us for more information or to schedule an appointment

954-265-3437

Frequently asked questions

What pediatric heart conditions do you treat?

At Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart Institute, our pediatric heart specialists care for the complete spectrum of pediatric and congenital heart conditions, including:

Arrhythmia
Cardiomyopathy
Congenital Heart Disease
Heart Failure
HLHS and Single Ventricle Defects
Marfan Syndrome

What Treatments do you offer?

We are Florida’s destination for specialized pediatric heart care. From nonsurgical procedures for congenital heart defects to heart transplants, we offer complete care.

Cardiologists and other specialists send children and their families to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart institute for treatment such as:

Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac Catheterization
Electrophysiology
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Ventricular Assist Device

What are your pediatric cardiology services?

Our cardiologists and facilities support the full spectrum of care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Heart Institute.

The pediatric cardiology services we offer include:

Heart imaging
Cardiac ICU
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)
Fetal diagnosis and management
Genetic evaluation and counseling

Call us for more information or to schedule an appointment

954-265-3437

One year there were more than 170 visits, and in all of those moments, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital was there for our family.

Brandi - Pediatric Heart Patient's Mom

From the First Moment, Deacon’s Parents Trust Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

641

Congenital Heart Surgeries (2018-2021)

70+

Heart Transplants (Since 2010)

12

ECMO Procedures (2022)

3

VAD Procedures (2022)

Moments that Count - Deacon’s Barth Syndrome Story

The moment Deacon was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic heart condition his parents said they knew he was in good hands at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
Watch to see how Maryanne Chrisant, MD, medical director, Pediatric Cardiac Transplant, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy, and Svetlana Shugh, MD, medical director, Ventricular Assist Device Program have earned the trust of Deacon’s parents when it matters most.

Learn more about how our children’s heart program at www.JDCH.com/Heart. Learn more about Dr. Chrisant at www.JDCH.com/physicians/c/chrisant-maryanne-r
and Dr. Shugh at www.JDCH.com/physicians/s/shugh-svetlana-b.

Ariana’s Congenital Heart Defect Story

When an ultrasound showed Araina would be born with just half of her heart, her parents put their trust in our experts.

Terique’s “Rainbow Moment” Heart Transplant Story

See why Terique's family is living a rainbow moment after his Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital heart transplant.

They Gave Us Hope – Ariana’s Congenital Heart Defect Care

Ariana was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe heart defect.

Isabelle's Heart Story

The reputation of our Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital heart transplant team brought Isabelle, who was born in North Florida with just half of her heart, to South Florida. See how we helped her to receive a heart transplant.