Congenital Heart Surgery

Texas Children’s Heart Center is recognized across the globe as a leader in the highly specialized field of pediatric congenital heart surgery and performs more than 1,000 surgical cardiac procedures each year with outcomes among the best in the nation.

We put our families first. You will have expert care, with ample opportunity to have your questions answered, before, during and after surgery.

The Congenital Heart Surgery Program offers every procedure available for the treatment of congenital heart disease and defects. As a part of Texas Children’s Heart Center, the top heart center in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report, our pediatric cardiovascular surgeons are consistently pushing the field of congenital heart surgery forward to improve the lives of children with congenital heart disease.

The best team in cardiology

Proud to be ranked the best children’s heart center in the country by U.S. News & World Report for eight consecutive years.

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Get to know the specialties that support our surgeons and families

Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)

We work in concert with your family to care for your child in our state-of-the-art facility.

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Cardiovascular Anesthesia

Our cardiovascular anesthesiologists work hard to ensure that your child will feel comfortable before surgery.

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Cardiac Nursing

Many of the Heart Center nurses have advanced training in pediatric cardiology and lend their expertise to procedures.

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The Future of Congenital Heart Disease

Texas Children’s has pioneered new surgeries and therapies for children with congenital heart disease for decades. We continue to lead the way with new research every year.

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