The Heart Center: Why Us?

US News Honor Roll 2024-2025

US News and World Report for Cardiology and Heart Surgery

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a leader in innovation, collaboration, research and cardiac care for all ages. Pediatric and adult patients with all forms of congenital heart disease and acquired cardiomyopathy have access to world-class diagnostic, treatment and research facilities. Our commitment to best outcomes and cutting-edge innovation are why here, at Nationwide Children’s, patients and families experience advancements unlike any other institution.

At a Glance: By the Numbers

  • 1,482 cardiology floor admissions per year
  • 757+ cardiac intensive care unit admissions per year
  • 180+ active cardiovascular research studies
  • 500+ cardiac surgeries
  • 15 outpatient clinic locations
  • 24,400+ total outpatient clinic visits

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Growing Programs

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Heart & Chest Surgery

We treat patients with congenital heart disease with the simplest to the most complex procedures. Our program and outcomes are held to the highest standards. We participate in several national databases and registries as well as advisory panels.

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Heart Transplant Program

Heart transplants save and change lives. The heart transplant team at Nationwide Children’s focuses on maximizing a patient’s health before, during and after transplantation. Our goal is to help our patients achieve an ideal outcome after their heart transplant. 

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Adolescent & Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program

One of the first centers to receive a five-year accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association, our program includes six ACHD board-certified cardiologists. Our team offers everything an adult congenital heart patient needs, including pregnancy planning, catheterizations and surgery.

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Pediatrics Nationwide

Explore our Complete Catalog of Research and Innovations

Pediatrics Nationwide is a peer-focused publication created to advance the conversation on child health. Access all the latest research articles published by the The Heart Center team at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

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Where to Find Us in 2026

  • January 29-February 1 – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting
    New Orleans, Louisiana
  • April 24-27 – Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
    Boston, Massachusetts
  • June 5 – Annual Pediatric Cardiology Symposium
    Columbus, Ohio
  • August 30-September 2 – Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Symposium
    San Diego, California
  • October 2-6 – American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition
    San Diego, California

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Resources

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Redefining the Future of Children's Health

What makes Nationwide Children's unique and a leader in pediatric health care is its distinctive approach to improving the health of the whole child through. Take a closer look at our service line highlights.

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Clinical Tools

Access practice tools and additional resources for your practice written by pediatric specialty experts from Nationwide Children's Hospital. With more than 60 topics available, these practice tools are designed to ensure your teams have the tools needed to best understand, diagnose and treat or manage today's pediatric population.

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Pediacast CME

PediaCast CME offers free Continuing Medical Education credit to listeners, covering a wide range of pediatric topics along with faculty development episodes—so pediatric teachers and researchers can improve skills at every level.