Pediatric Cardiology

Congenital heart defects are the most common kind of birth defects. At Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, we work with pediatric cardiologists who have many years of experience caring for congenital and acquired heart problems in children of all ages, including infants who are only days old.

Pediatric heart specialists at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital treat the simplest and most complex heart problems using medical and surgical therapies.

As the region’s only institutional member of the Children’s Hospital Association, you can feel confident that our team boasts the pediatric expertise to deliver exceptional care for your child’s heart condition.

Get expert pediatric cardiology care at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital

When you choose Children’s Hospital for your child’s heart condition, they benefit from our:

Pediatric expertise

Our entire team of experts in more than 30 pediatric subspecialties has a passion for providing the highest quality care for our smallest patients.

Advanced diagnostics

We diagnose heart problems using the latest cardiac imaging technologies, quickly leading to a precise diagnosis.

Intensive care units

Children who require extra monitoring are cared for in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Children’s Hospital. In these intensive care spaces, specially trained doctors and nurses provide full-time care for children with complex needs.

Care throughout your child’s life

Our affiliated pediatric cardiologists follow patients with congenital heart defects and acquired heart issues, such as childhood hypertension, over the long term. These specialists are trained to care for children’s changing needs over time. This ongoing care helps optimize your child’s health as they grow.

Pediatric support services

Dealing with a pediatric heart problem can be stressful for you and your child. Our team of support professionals aims to make the care process easier on everyone. Social workers connect you with resources that fit your needs, while child-life specialists are available in the hospital to help your child smile after surgery.