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Texas Medical Center
Specialty
Cardiology
Phone: 832-824-3278 (Cardiology)
Fax: 832-825-5899
Address
6651 Main Street
Legacy Tower, 21st Floor
Houston, TX 77030
Carolyn A. Altman, MD
Associate Director, Non-Invasive Imaging & Fetal Cardiology
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiology | 1992 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 1989 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Internship | Pediatrics | 1987 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1986 |
About
Dr. Altman's clinical practice reflects her focus on fetal cardiology, as well as her devotion to the care of hospitalized and outpatient infants and children with the whole spectrum of congenital heart disease and acquired disease, particularly Kawasaki Disease. Dr. Altman is also devoted to teaching pediatric cardiac auscultation to students of all levels, and is invested in the non-invasive imaging training for the pediatric cardiology fellows.
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Cardiology | Fellow |
| American Heart Association | Member |
| American Society of Echocardiography | Fellow |
| Society of Pediatric Echocardiography | Member |
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