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Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

Heart Institute

Heart Institute Pediatric Cardiology Services

Update: We are offer telemedicine appointments for cardiology, depending on each patient's condition and appointment needs. For appointment scheduling, please call 727-767-3333.

When your child has a heart condition, it is important that he or she receives care from an expert team with experience treating all aspects of congenital heart disease.

Our board-certified pediatric cardiologists at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, treat children of all ages with a range of heart conditions, from common conditions like heart murmurs and palpitations, to more complex conditions. In addition, we treat adults who were born with congenital heart disease (CHD). We serve families in the greater Tampa Bay area and beyond.

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Why Choose Johns Hopkins All Children’s

Our patients receive comprehensive, lifelong care from a team with expertise in treating heart conditions that are present at birth and an understanding of how a heart condition may affect a patient into adulthood.

Conditions We Treat

We treat patients with the full range of cardiac conditions, including:

  • Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Heart failure
  • Single ventricle defects

Learn more about the conditions we treat in the Heart Institute.

Many of our patients may be diagnosed before birth by the Fetal Heart Program team. Our pediatric cardiologists diagnose children of all ages with heart conditions and work closely with our board-certified surgeons. As children grow and transition to adult care, we continue to provide care and management of their conditions as part of our Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program.

Pediatric Cardiology Services We Offer

Locations

The cardiology team provides many services at our outpatient care locations, which means that your child can receive the care he or she needs for simple and complex congenital heart defects closer to home.

Cardiology services are available at the following locations:

We also collaborate with community hospitals throughout the west coast of Florida, providing children with greater access to specialized pediatric care. Our cardiologists work with affiliates that include:

  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital/Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Babies
  • HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital
  • St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital

Learn more about our program.

Contact Us

For more information or to make an appointment, please give us a call. We serve families in the greater Tampa Bay area and beyond.

Call 727-767-3333

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Read inspiring stories about our patients.

  • Interrupted Aortic Arch: David’s Story

    David was only a few days old when an undiagnosed heart condition sent him into cardiogenic shock. An echocardiogram showed David had a rare type of congenital heart defect. Learn how the Heart Institute team saved the infant’s life and set him on a path to recovery.

    Patient David at Johns Hopkins All Children's

  • Atrial Septostomy: Alistair’s Story

    Before birth, Alistair was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, requiring specialized care at birth. But when his mother’s water broke, he had to be delivered early at an alternate location. James Thompson, M.D., flew by helicopter to perform a life-saving procedure shortly after his birth, and soon after baby Alistair had a helicopter ride to St. Petersburg for additional care.

    Patient Alistair with his parents at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

  • From Critical Aortic Stenosis to a New Heart: Angel's Story

    As family and staff cheer, Angel hangs his name on a special wall in the Heart Center. Learn about Angel’s journey to celebrating a new heart.

    Patient Angel at Johns Hopkins All Children's