Fetal Cardiology

The Congenital Heart Center’s fetal cardiology program allows for the detection of congenital heart defects before birth, often as early as 15 weeks of gestation.

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The fetal cardiology program has expert pediatric cardiologists with specialized training and years of experience to provide the best diagnosis and closely monitor the baby’s overall health. Prenatal diagnosis also allows parents to carefully plan for the baby’s delivery and ensure a smooth transition to the necessary specialized care after birth.

Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System specialists care for both mother and baby at one location – Holtz Children’s Hospital. No other medical center in Miami-Dade offers this coordinated care at one convenient site.

Our multidisciplinary care team may include:

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The fetal cardiology program has expert pediatric cardiologists with specialized training and years of experience to provide the best diagnosis and closely monitor the baby’s overall health. Prenatal diagnosis also allows parents to carefully plan for the baby’s delivery and ensure a smooth transition to the necessary specialized care after birth.

Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System specialists care for both mother and baby at one location – Holtz Children’s Hospital. No other medical center in Miami-Dade offers this coordinated care at one convenient site.

Our multidisciplinary care team may include:

Our Team

This team ensures that both mother and baby receive the most advanced family-centered care. Our multidisciplinary approach allows our experts to review each case and work collaboratively to determine the best care plan.

Jaime Alkon

Pediatric Cardiology

Juanita Hunter

Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Sethuraman Swaminathan

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Our Location

Our Location

Holtz Children’s Hospital

1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

305-585-5437

Open 24 hours

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Holtz Children’s Hospital

1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136

305-585-5437

Open 24 hours

Open in Google Maps

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