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What is a Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon?

Heart conditions in children are quite different from those in adults, and operating on children requires specialized skills and knowledge in children’s unique physical and chemical make-up. A pediatric cardiovascular surgeon is a doctor who has completed extensive training in at least three specialty areas:

  • Treating children, who are physiologically different from adults.
  • Performing surgeries.
  • Performing the specific cardiovascular surgeries necessary for children with heart problems.