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The latest information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, including vaccine clinics for children ages 6 months and older.
La información más reciente sobre el nuevo Coronavirus de 2019, incluidas las clínicas de vacunación para niños de 6 meses en adelante.
Our comprehensive pediatric Single Ventricle Program (SVP) is designed to meet the unique needs of children born with a single heart ventricle. We are the only program of its kind on the West Coast to provide multidisciplinary, holistic care that optimizes health and well-being, empowering children with single ventricle anomalies to live their fullest lives.
With single ventricle anomalies, one of two heart ventricles—the left and right lower chambers of the heart—do not develop properly, making it difficult for blood to flow from the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body. Single ventricle anomalies are congenital heart diseases (inherited) and are usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. Depending on the type of single ventricle defect, newborns may have a weak pulse, appear bluish or grayish in color, be lethargic, and have trouble breathing or eating. Cardiac surgery is almost always needed, and we work in tandem with heart surgeons, cardiologists, and pediatricians to help your child thrive.
When you come to see us, you’ll meet with our highly integrated team of single ventricle champions for screening, evaluation, and coordinated care. Our team includes single ventricle experts from pediatric cardiology, hepatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurodevelopmental psychology, school advocacy, nutrition, child psychiatry, and social services. Our efforts complement the care provided by your child’s primary cardiologist and pediatrician. By starting comprehensive treatment early on, we improve survival, promote wellness, and maximize your child’s quality of life.
Sharon Chen, MDCardiologist
Chiu-Yu Chen, MDCardiologist
Deborah Ho, MDCardiologist
Anar Shah, DOCardiologist
Leina Alrabadi, MDGastroenterologist
Rachel Bensen, MDGastroenterologist
Noelle Ebel, MDGastroenterologist
Amrita Narang, MDGastroenterologist
Monica Grover, MBBSEndocrinologist
Lauren Bell, MS, RDDietitian
Ashley Kinkaid Koedel, MAEducation Specialist
Mark Beidelman, PsyDNeuropsychologist
Elizabeth Ramos, LCSWMental Health Clinician
Jaimie HanClinical Research Coordinator
Kirsti Catton, NPPediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kelly Kirby, NPPediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jana Norris, RN, MS, CPNP-PCAdvanced Practice Provider
Jennifer Picard, RN, BSNNurse Coordinator
Genevieve Levin, RN, MNProgram Manager
Lesly CordovaAdministrative Coordinator
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