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Cardiac Center, Delaware Valley
Pediatric Expertise You Can Trust
When it comes to your child’s heart, you want the very best. Our team is made up of renowned experts, compassionate caregivers, recognized researchers, industry leaders, pioneers, innovators and educators — all working together for your child’s best quality of life.
Our Leadership
Aaron Eckhauser, MD
Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Executive Director of the 911ÖÆÆ·³§Â黨's Cardiac Center in Delaware Valley
Dr. Eckhauser is an accomplished heart surgeon recognized for his expertise in pediatric aortic valve disease, pulmonary atresia, and pediatric heart failure and transplantation. As a surgeon-scientist, he has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Eckhauser is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, the American Board of Surgery, and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. In his role, Dr. Eckhauser oversees the delivery of cardiothoracic surgical services and shapes the Cardiac Center's strategic direction in Delaware Valley.
Janet M. Prozzillo, MSN, CPN, NE-BCÂ Â
Senior Director of Cardiac Nursing
Melissa Duva, MSNÂ
Nurse Manager 2B Telemetry / 2B PACU
Cardiac Center Providers
Our specialists are at the forefront of their fields. They work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for children and young adults with heart and blood vessel conditions.
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Claude Anthony Beaty Jr., MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Site Director, Temple Thoracic Residency Program, Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Christopher D. Derby, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgical Director Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Mechanical Circulatory SupportPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Carissa M. Baker-Smith, MD, MPH
Cardiology Director, Preventive Cardiology Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology at Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Abdul Majeed Bhat, MD
Cardiology Associate Professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Mark Joseph Cartoski, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiac MRI Program; Director, Advanced Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Fellowship Assistant Professor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Sean Daniel Connolly, DO
Cardiology Associate Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology FellowshipPrimary Office
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Erica Del Grippo, DO
Cardiology Medical Director, Interstage and Single Ventricle Program; and Program Director, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Assistant Professor of PediatricsPrimary Office
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Richard Owen Lorber, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Fetal Heart ProgramPrimary Office
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Michael Joseph Luceri, DO
Cardiology Director, 911ÖÆÆ·³§Â黨’s OutreachPrimary Office
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Shannon Nees, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Program; Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Co-Chair, Scholarly Oversight CommitteePrimary Office
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Wolfgang A.K. Radtke, MD
Cardiology Director, Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterization Lab; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Clinic at ChristianaCarePrimary Office
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Steven B. Ritz, MD
Cardiology Director, Resident and Medical Student Education; Director, Clinical Competency Committee Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Assistant ProfessorPrimary Office
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Bradley W. Robinson, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Lab Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Aryaz Sheybani, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Heart Transplant ProgramPrimary Office
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Shubhika Srivastava, MD
Cardiology Co-Director Cardiac Center; Medical Director, Echocardiography, Congenital Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography Professor of Pediatrics — Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Joel D. Temple, MD
Cardiology Director, Electrophysiology; Associate Chief, CardiologyPrimary Office
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Deepika Thacker, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Inpatient Cardiac Care Unit Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Takeshi Tsuda, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation & Fitness, Director, Cardio-Oncology Professor of Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
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Abbas Haider Zaidi, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Outpatient Cardiology Clinic Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Joel D. Temple, MD
Cardiology Director, Electrophysiology; Associate Chief, CardiologyPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Wolfgang A.K. Radtke, MD
Cardiology Director, Diagnostic and Interventional Catheterization Lab; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program; Medical Director, Adult Congenital Heart Clinic at ChristianaCarePrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Shannon Nees, MD
Cardiology Director, Cardiovascular Genetics Program; Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Co-Chair, Scholarly Oversight CommitteePrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Aryaz Sheybani, MD
Cardiology Medical Director, Heart Transplant ProgramPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE
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Erica Dolores Sood, PhD
Psychology Director, Cardiac Learning and Development (LEAD) Associate Professor of Pediatric Psychology, Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Office
Wilmington, DE