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Pediatric Cardiology

The Pediatric Cardiology Diagnostic Center performs cardiac evaluations using the most advanced technology to diagnose structural and functional cardiac abnormalities in patients from infancy through young adulthood.

In cooperation with Maternal/Fetal Medicine specialists from the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, the division provides comprehensive fetal echocardiographic services for high-risk pregnancies. Division members work closely with other disciplines to offer extensive medical and supportive care.


Pediatric Cardiologists

Mubadda SalimMubadda Salim, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Cardiology
Special Interest: Pediatric Electrophysiology and Radiofrequency Ablation; Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation; Interventional Catheterization
Medical Degree: Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
Fellowship: University of Tennessee-LeBonheur Children Medical Center, Memphis, TN; University of South Carolina, Cardiology
Certification: Pediatrics; Pediatric Cardiology
410-328-6749/appointments
410-328-6666/academic office


Peter Gaskin, M.B.B.S. Peter Gaskin, M.B.B.S.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Special Interest: Pediatric Cardiology
Medical Degree: University of the West Indies
Residency: Brooklyn Hospital Center, Pediatrics
Fellowship: Duke University Medical Center, Pediatric Cardiology and Interventional Catheterization
Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
410-328-6749/appointments
410-328-6666/academic office


Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon

Marcelo G. Cardarelli, M.D. Marcelo Cardarelli, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery; Director of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Special Interests: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Ross Procedure
Certifications: Argentine Board of Cardiac Surgery; Maryland Board of Quality Assurance, Cardiovascular Surgeon
1-800-492-5538/appointments
410-328-5842/academic office


This page was last updated on: September 18, 2007.

For more information about UMHC or to make an appointment, please call
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