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From performing our first pediatric heart transplant 35+ years ago, to pioneering lifesaving surgery. and the world, our outcomes are outstanding.

Our world-renowned physicians at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center have performed more than 2x the number of pediatric heart surgeries in recent years, when compared with the national average. When it comes to heart transplantation, we have performed our first successful pediatric heart transplant more than 35 years ago, and since then we have performe

d over 440 heart transplants in children of all ages. We’ve been the highest pediatric heart transplant volume center in California for nine consecutive years. And despite treating some of the most complex young patients in the U.S. Specialties:

• Pediatric cardiology
• Pediatric heart surgery
• Fetal cardiology
• Pulmonary artery reconstruction
• Heart transplantation
• Cardiovascular tissue disorders care
• Single ventricle care
• Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries care
• Pulmonary hypertension care
• Alagille syndrome care
• Congenital heart disease care
• Coronary anomalies care
• Bloodless cardiac surgery

To learn more or schedule an appointment, visit heart.stanfordchildrens.org. You can also reach our Heart Center by calling (650)-721-2121. Pediatric Cardiology - (650)-721-2121

Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery - (650)-724-2925

Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Care (PACT)- (650)-721 2598

International Referrals - (650)-709-3546

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08/20/2026

At Stanford Medicine Children's Health, we always strive to provide high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care for all types of heart conditions. We also want to ensure that heart care can remain close to home. The clinical reach of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center extends through California and beyond. We provide care in over 25 locations in California, as well as out of state. From fetal diagnosis to management of congenital and acquired heart conditions, our Stanford Children’s Heart Center team is dedicated to providing leading-edge cardiac care. Learn more about our child heart care: https://bit.ly/4xozW5n

08/13/2026

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08/10/2026

On Wednesday, Tyler Briend will at the SF Giants game as the “Play Ball Kid” during the 27th annual Donate Life Day at Oracle Park. Fourteen-year-old Tyler was born with an undiagnosed congenital heart defect and was airlifted to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford when he was just 2 days old. To manage his condition, Tyler has undergone multiple open-heart surgeries and cardiac catheterizations. In March 2024, the Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center and Stanford Medicine Children's Health Transplant Center teams performed a heart transplantation for Tyler. He made a speedy recovery and was discharged in 13 days.

As one of the first centers in the nation to have a dedicated pediatric heart failure and heart transplant program, we understand how helpful it is to do everything under one roof. Our Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies (PACT) program allows us to focus on treating heart failure early and to delay the need for transplantation, and if transplantation becomes necessary, we already know your child well.

Tyler has never let his heart condition stop him. He loves playing hockey and has danced the night away at the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health prom three years in a row. Have fun at the Giants game, Tyler!

08/05/2026

Join us on Aug. 8 as we participate in the San Francisco Congenital Heart Walk. Starting at the San Francisco Zoo, this meaningful one-mile walk is where heart families, supporters, and survivors unite for change.

William Goodyer, MD, PhD, a pediatric cardiologist at Stanford Medicine Children's Health, will be speaking at the event representing our Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center. Dr. Goodyer is a physician scientist who specializes in pediatric cardiology and electrophysiology, and recently published a research paper on CHD titled “Precision Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Congenital Heart Disease.”

No one faces congenital heart disease alone, so walk with our Stanford Children’s team, interact with us at the Stanford Children’s booth, and attend to learn more about Dr. Goodyer’s paper. San Francisco Congenital Heart Walk information: https://bit.ly/4fQHtSK

07/28/2026

We are excited to announce that Rebecca Kameny, MD, has been named director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Stanford Medicine Children's Health. In this role, Dr. Kameny will help guide the CVICU's multidisciplinary team in delivering highly specialized, compassionate care for critically ill infants, children, and young adults with cardiovascular disease. She also serves as co-director of the Center for Advanced Lung Therapies, which supports children with severe pulmonary hypertension or advanced lung disease, giving them the best chance for survival and improved quality of life while awaiting lung transplants or other critical procedures.

As a pediatric cardiac intensivist, Dr. Kameny brings deep clinical expertise and a strong commitment to caring for children with complex heart conditions. Dr. Kameny's leadership reflects Stanford Medicine Children's Health's continued commitment to advancing successful outcomes for children who require the highest level of cardiac critical care, and further supports Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center's mission to provide innovative, family-centered care for children with the most complex heart conditions.

07/21/2026

When 16-year-old Marko Oliva was around 2 years old, his parents became concerned that he could not see very well. They were referred to an ophthalmologist, who diagnosed him with bilateral lens subluxation and recommended that he undergo further diagnostic testing for Marfan syndrome. The family came to the Cardiovascular Connective Tissue Disorders Program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, where Marko underwent genetic testing and was found to have Marfan syndrome, despite having no known family history of the condition.

Since Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that impacts various organs in the body, Marko has worked with many specialists in the multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Connective Tissue Disorders Program at Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center to ensure that his heart function is monitored carefully and potential impact on other organs can be caught early.

The care Marko has received from his Cardiovascular Tissue Disorders Program has reduced his anxiety during stressful times. “They listen to concerns, value his patient input, and involve families in shared decision-making,” says Marko’s mom, Brenda.

Despite multiple eye surgeries and ongoing heart care, Marko remains in high spirits. He loves spending his time off with family and friends, and has plans to become a fashion designer, hopefully being part of a runway show in New York or Paris one day. “[When] navigating cardiology issues, know that you are not alone.… It’s OK to be scared and feel overwhelmed but take it one day at a time. Trust in your care team and focus on the small victories,” says Brenda.

07/14/2026

At Stanford Medicine Children's Health Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center, several of our heart programs offer telehealth virtual visits for children with heart disorders, giving families a convenient way to consult with their heart provider from home. This can be especially helpful for families who live far away, with children who are good candidates for virtual appointments.

Our team of heart experts is recognized worldwide for providing excellent care and strong outcomes across a wide range of heart conditions—from simple to highly complex—in children of all ages and young adults.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ptCsnG

07/07/2026

We’re excited to share that Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center at Stanford Medicine Children's Health was once again named a Cardiomyopathy Center of Care by the Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) last year. CCF is a national nonprofit committed to improving health outcomes and quality of life for children with cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is a chronic and potentially life-threatening heart condition that affects how the heart pumps blood through the body. Cardiomyopathy in children is a complex and variable disease with only a quarter of those diagnosed having a known cause. Like other chronic diseases, pediatric cardiomyopathy requires a comprehensive team approach to care, since symptoms and complications may need to be controlled by a combination of multiple medications, surgery, or an implantable device.

Our Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program’s ultimate goal is to help the patients and families of those with cardiomyopathy to live their best lives, and with our multidisciplinary team of experts, we are able to provide care for children with all types of cardiomyopathy, from infancy to age 18 and into early adulthood. Learn more about our Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Program: https://bit.ly/4cA6Fwr

06/25/2026

A team of Stanford Medicine Children's Health heart specialists from Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center, led by our surgical director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and of Global Cardiac Care, Shaun Setty, MD, went on a surgical mission to Fiji to operate on children with congenital heart disease.

The humanitarian trip was partly supported by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation and the Sai Prema Foundation Fiji, an organization that supports the entire South Pacific, as the region doesn’t have access to pediatric heart care.

There are a variety of surgeries that our Stanford Children's team performed in Fiji, including procedures to treat severely cyanotic tetralogy of Fallot, atrioventricular septal defect, tetralogy with absent pulmonary valve syndrome, ventricular septal defect, and atrial septal defect.

The CVICU team members who were part of this humanitarian mission included Dr. Setty, cardiothoracic surgeon and team lead; Roberto Quinones, cardiovascular registered nurse; Jessica Liebman, surgical physician assistant; Meghna Patel, MD, pediatric cardiac care intensivist; Gurpreet Dhillon, MD, pediatric cardiac care intensivist; Nirali Thakker and Nina Panaligan, nurse practitioners in the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Intensive Care Unit (ICU); and Rachal Dorval, ICU registered nurse.

06/18/2026

We are excited to introduce you to Hiroo Kinami, MD, Stanford Medicine Children's Health cardiothoracic surgeon and clinical assistant professor, and the director of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children. With intricate, tailored surgical strategies, Dr. Kinami focuses on immediate safety and long-term outcomes for pediatric heart patients in collaboration with Betty Irene Moore Children’s Heart Center specialists and subspecialists.

“It is an honor to join the Stanford faculty in this new capacity. I look forward to advancing congenital heart surgery through clinical excellence, education, and collaboration, while helping build a strong and sustainable program for Hawaii’s children and families. I am deeply committed to improving access to high-quality care across the Pacific region,” says Dr. Kinami.

Congratulations, Dr. Kinami!

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