The Heart Center at Children's Memorial Hospital provides compassionate, comprehensive care to children and young adults with congenital or acquired heart disease.

At the Heart Center, our renowned cardiologists and cardiovascular-thoracic surgeons collaborate through highly specialized Centers of Excellence to provide the most advanced care and treatment options available.

Division Heads Barbara J. Deal, MD, and Carl Backer, MD

As the region's largest pediatric Heart Center, with success rates among the best in the nation, we combine innovative clinical care with a unique family-centered approach.

By developing novel therapies and leading in cardiac research and education, we're healing more children and changing more lives. Learn why more families choose us for cardiac care »

Content last reviewed: August 2010