5461 Meridian mark Road Suite 530
404 - 256-2593
Our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program diagnoses and manages more than 300 patients from before birth to age 21 who either currently have HCM or have a family history of HCM. Our program is one of only two in the U.S. that is recognized as a center of excellence by the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association.
As part of the program, your child will have access to comprehensive care from our team of HCM experts, including:
Cardiologists specializing in HCM and stress echocardiography
Cardiologists specializing in cardiac MRIs
Cardiac genetic counselors who evaluate your family history
Nurses and sonographers who perform echocardiograms
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons with expertise in ventricular septal reduction surgeries
Seamless integration with the adult hypertrophic cardiomyopathy clinic at the Emory University School of Medicine to provide a smooth transition from pediatric to adult care at 21 years of age.
Peter Fischbach, MD, MA – Program Director, Electrophysiology
Robert Whitehill, MD – Program Co-Director, Electrophysiology
Chad Mao, MD – Director, Acute Cardiac Therapies (Heart Failure)
Paul Chai, MD – Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Patricia Simpson, FNP-BC, RN, MSN – Outpatient Services
Jessica Posey, MSN, FNP-C – Device Clinic and Hospital Service
Erin Demo, MS – Certified Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor
Linda Knight, MS – Certified Cardiovascular Genetic Counselor
Jamie Burdett – Inherited Arrhythmia and HCM Program Coordinator