Cardiology-UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital

Welcome to Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, located at 2915 Telegraph Ave #101, Berkeley, CA 94705. As a distinguished part of the nationally renowned UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, our cardiology department specializes in providing comprehensive and expert cardiac care for infants, children, and adolescents. Understanding the unique and often complex heart conditions that affect young patients, our dedicated team of board-certified pediatric cardiologists, cardiac nurses, and specialized support staff is committed to delivering exceptional, family-centered care in a child-friendly and supportive environment. We strive to be a leading resource for families seeking a trusted “Heart Doctor Near Me” for their child in the Berkeley and surrounding East Bay Area.

At Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Berkeley, we recognize the emotional and logistical considerations families face when their child has a heart condition. Our location provides convenient access to the world-class pediatric cardiac expertise and advanced resources that the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals system is known for. We are dedicated to partnering with families every step of the way, offering personalized care plans tailored to each child’s specific needs, from diagnosis through treatment and long-term follow-up.

Our Environment: A Child-Focused and Family-Friendly Space

We understand that a welcoming and comfortable environment is essential when providing medical care to children. Our clinic in Berkeley is specifically designed to ease anxiety and create a positive experience for young patients and their families. You can expect:

• Bright and Engaging Waiting Areas: Our waiting areas are thoughtfully designed with children in mind, often featuring colorful themes, age-appropriate toys, books, and entertainment to help make the wait more pleasant.
• Child-Friendly Examination Rooms: Our examination rooms are equipped to create a non-threatening and comfortable atmosphere for children, allowing our specialists to conduct thorough evaluations with greater ease.
• Private Consultation Spaces: We offer private and comfortable areas where families can meet with our medical team to discuss their child’s condition, ask questions, and collaboratively develop treatment plans. We prioritize open communication and ensuring families feel informed and supported.
• Supportive Amenities: We strive to provide amenities that cater to the needs of families, such as accessible facilities and a caring staff dedicated to making your visit as smooth as possible.

Comprehensive Pediatric Cardiology Services

Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Berkeley offers a comprehensive range of specialized services to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide spectrum of heart conditions in infants, children, and adolescents, including:

• Diagnostic Evaluations: We utilize the most advanced diagnostic technologies and techniques to accurately assess and diagnose pediatric heart conditions. These include:
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): A non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
  • Echocardiogram (Echo): An ultrasound of the heart that provides detailed images of its structure and function, including fetal echocardiography for unborn babies.
  • Holter and Event Monitoring: Portable devices that continuously or intermittently record the heart’s electrical activity over extended periods.
  • Exercise Stress Testing: Assessing the heart’s performance during physical activity for older children and adolescents.
  • Cardiac Catheterization: A minimally invasive procedure used for both diagnosis and treatment of certain heart conditions.
  • Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Advanced imaging to provide detailed anatomical and functional information about the heart.
  • Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: Another advanced imaging technique used in specific cardiac evaluations.
• Management of Congenital Heart Disease: Our team has extensive expertise in managing all types of congenital heart defects, from the simplest to the most complex, requiring coordinated care from birth through adulthood.
• Treatment of Acquired Heart Conditions: We provide expert care for acquired heart diseases in children, such as Kawasaki disease, myocarditis, and rheumatic fever.
• Arrhythmia Management: Diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders in children, including medical management, lifestyle recommendations, and advanced interventions when necessary, in collaboration with pediatric electrophysiology specialists.
• Heart Failure Management: Comprehensive care for children with heart failure, focusing on optimizing their health and quality of life through medication, lifestyle adjustments, and advanced therapies when indicated.
• Preventive Cardiology: Addressing risk factors for heart disease in children and adolescents, such as high cholesterol and hypertension, and promoting heart-healthy lifestyles.
• Fetal Cardiology Program: For expectant parents whose unborn child has been diagnosed with a heart condition, we offer specialized consultations, comprehensive evaluations, and collaborative planning for postnatal care with our neonatology and cardiac surgery teams.
• Interventional Cardiology: Utilizing catheter-based procedures to repair certain heart defects and treat specific cardiac conditions without the need for open-heart surgery.
• Cardiac Surgery Collaboration: We work closely with the renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals when surgical intervention is required, ensuring seamless and coordinated care for our patients.
• Transition of Care Program: As our patients with congenital heart disease grow into adulthood, we provide specialized guidance and support to ensure a smooth transition to adult congenital heart disease specialists.

Key Features of Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Berkeley

Choosing our cardiology services means entrusting your child’s heart health to a team that offers:

• World-Renowned Expertise: Our pediatric cardiologists are board-certified and leaders in their field, with extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of pediatric heart conditions.
• Affiliation with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals: As part of a top-ranked children's hospital system, we provide access to unparalleled resources, cutting-edge research, and a collaborative network of pediatric specialists.
• Multidisciplinary Team Approach: We work closely with other pediatric specialists, including cardiac surgeons, intensivists, neonatologists, geneticists, and more, to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for even the most complex cases.
• Family-Centered Care Philosophy: We prioritize the needs of our patients and their families, fostering open communication, actively involving parents and guardians in all aspects of their child’s care, and providing emotional and educational support.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: We utilize the latest advancements in cardiac imaging, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities to ensure the best possible outcomes for our young patients.
• Commitment to Research and Innovation: Our physicians are actively involved in clinical and translational research to advance the understanding and treatment of pediatric heart disease, ensuring our patients benefit from the most up-to-date and innovative therapies.
• Convenient East Bay Location: Our Berkeley clinic provides accessible, high-quality pediatric cardiology services to families in the East Bay Area, reducing the need for extensive travel for specialized care.

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At Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Berkeley, our priority is to provide exceptional cardiac care for your child. We understand that navigating pediatric healthcare can be challenging, and our dedicated administrative team is here to assist you with insurance inquiries and appointment scheduling. We accept most major insurance plans. Please contact our office at (510) 428-3380 or +1 510-428-3380 to verify your specific insurance coverage and to schedule an appointment for your child.

We are committed to providing timely access to our specialists. If you have urgent concerns about your child’s heart health, please call our office, and our team will work to address your needs as quickly as possible.

For families seeking the best “Heart Doctor Near Me” for their child in the Berkeley and surrounding areas, Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital offers unparalleled pediatric cardiac expertise within a compassionate and family-focused environment. We are dedicated to partnering with you to ensure your child receives the highest level of cardiac care, close to home.

We encourage you to contact our clinic at 2915 Telegraph Ave #101, Berkeley, CA 94705, or call us at (510) 428-3380 or +1 510-428-3380 to learn more about our services and how our team can help your child. We are here to answer your questions and provide the support you need throughout your child’s cardiac journey.

At Cardiology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in Berkeley, your child’s heart is in the hands of dedicated experts who are committed to providing the very best care possible.