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Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services

When your child has a heart problem, you want to find capable, compassionate and timely care. In the Sutter Health network, highly specialized physicians and staff offer programs that cater to the needs of children and their families.

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Featured Services

  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Pediatric Heart Surgery

Cardiovascular Services for Children

When your child has a heart condition, the rest of the world seems to stand still while you pursue the best care and treatment. Sutter Health walks with families through that process, providing comprehensive and compassionate care from diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

Our pediatric cardiovascular programs are led by board-certified specialists in pediatric cardiovascular surgery, pediatric cardiology, pediatric anesthesia and pediatric and neonatal nursing.  We invest in the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment designed especially with children in mind.

We also offer a Child Life program that works with you, your child and hospital staff to make the hospital experience as smooth and positive as possible. These services include therapeutic and recreational play, surgery tours, coordination with your child’s school, and fun distractions and entertainment.

With our heart specialists, your child will be in capable hands. Our Heart and Vascular Centers have earned numerous national awards and recognitions, including:

  • Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
  • Cardiac Institute of Quality award from Aetna Institutes of Quality
  • Named among “Top 50 in the Country in Performing Cardiac Surgery” by Consumer Reports

In Your Corner

Little girl with therapy dog in hospital

Helping Families Through the Hospital Experience

Needing medical care can be frightening for anyone, and especially so for children. Sutter’s Child Life program provides specialized professionals and services to support you and your child during a hospital stay, surgery or a visit to the pediatric emergency department.

Patient Stories

Little Guy, Strong Heart

Ian and Jennifer were overjoyed with the arrival of their first born, but at only a few weeks old he was diagnosed with a heart murmer.

Abby: “One of the Few Two-Year-Olds That Knows the Value of Life.

Abby was known as 'angry baby' until her parents saw something wasn't right. Thanks to Sutter's pediatric specialists, Abby is happy and thriving.

Newborn with Heart Condition Thrives after Treatment

Looking at Ethan today, you wouldn’t know that he has endured three open-heart procedures.

Baby Girl Overcomes Heart Defect

Keira was still in the womb when doctors discovered she had a heart defect. After birth, doctors at Sutter Health repaired the newborn's tiny heart.

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Electrophysiology Research

Sutter Health Electrophysiology Research
Cardiac Electrophysiology, or arrhythmia is the study of the electrical functions of the cells within the heart. The electrical signals can be observed using an Electrocardiogram, or an ECG. An ECG can reveal different arrhythmic conditions such as Bradycardia, Tachycardia, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Sutter Health Electrophysiology Research Sutter Health Electrophysiology Research

Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Scott R. Ceresnak, M.D.

Scott R. Ceresnak, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Umair Yousufi, M.D.

Umair Yousufi, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Kathleen M. Newkumet, M.D.

Kathleen M. Newkumet, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Alok K. Bose, M.D.

Alok K. Bose, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Katherine L. Perofsky, M.D.

Katherine L. Perofsky, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Bryant Priromprintr, M.D.

Bryant Priromprintr, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Renee M. Rodriguez, M.D.

Renee M. Rodriguez, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Nikola H. Tede, M.D.

Nikola H. Tede, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Diana Y. Chen, M.D.

Diana Y. Chen, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

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