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Children's Heart Surgery

What is a children's cardiovascular surgeon?

Children’s cardiovascular surgeons are a type of pediatric heart specialist who evaluates and surgically treats conditions that affect a child’s heart. These conditions may be detected before delivery or as the baby grows. Our children’s cardiovascular surgeons use pediatric-specific imaging services and advanced surgical technology to treat heart conditions in babies and children who may need specialized attention.

If advanced care is needed, cardiovascular surgeons work in collaboration with a team of expert subspecialists through UMMC’s Center for Maternal and Fetal Care. This multidisciplinary team works together to care for both the mother and child’s unique needs - all under one roof.

About Children's of Mississippi heart surgery

The Center for Maternal and Fetal Care draws on the Children’s of Mississippi Heart Surgery program to offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment for newborns with heart conditions who need specialized surgical care. The Children's of Mississippi Heart Center offers a well-trained and highly skilled care team of experts to care for children of all ages.

Children’s cardiovascular surgery offers:

• Non-invasive fetal imaging studies and evaluations.
• Diagnostic and catheter-based cardiology procedures.
• Surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart conditions.
• Access to Mississippi's only pediatric intensive care unit.

Learn more about UMMC's Children's Heart Center.