Fetal Cardiology

Our 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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Our 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 specialists after birth.

When fetal interventions are recommended the specialist from Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System work together to care for both mother and baby under one roof. This unique collaboration ensures that families receive seamless, coordinated care in a single, convenient location at Holtz Children’s Hospital —something no other medical center in Miami-Dade offers.

Our multidisciplinary care team may include:

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Our 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 specialists after birth.

When fetal interventions are recommended the specialist from Jackson Health System and UHealth – University of Miami Health System work together to care for both mother and baby under one roof. This unique collaboration ensures that families receive seamless, coordinated care in a single, convenient location at Holtz Children’s Hospital —something no other medical center in Miami-Dade offers.

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

Madeleen Mas

Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Sethuraman Swaminathan

Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics

Locations

Holtz Children’s Hospital

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

305-585-5437

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UHealth Jackson Children’s Care Pediatric Cardiology l Coconut Grove

3659 S Miami Ave., Suite 3002, Miami, FL, 33133

305-858-7940
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UHealth Jackson Children’s Care Pediatric Cardiology l Kendall

8950 N Kendall Drive, Suite 308W, Miami, FL, 33176

305-858-7940
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