Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Excellence in Heart Surgery, Ranked Among the Very Best in the Nation
Nemours Children’s pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons perform the most complex heart, airway and chest surgeries for the full range of heart and blood vessel conditions. We expertly perform advanced procedures on the tiniest newborns and children through young adulthood with excellent survival outcomes.
Our team, part of renowned pediatric heart centers in Delaware and Florida, is highly skilled and recognized worldwide for expertise and innovation. In fact, we’re named among the very best for pediatric heart care by U.S. News & World Report, with our Delaware location ranked #8 in the nation.
We’re developing life-saving surgeries and researching new treatment methods. Our outcomes, or success rates, are among the best in the nation, which means we give more children the chance to live their very best lives.
Families choose Nemours for excellence in surgery for kids with rare genetic syndromes and surgical repair for complex heart conditions, including single ventricle defects, airway disorders and more. They stay with us for complete, team-based care and our focus on supporting every aspect of achieving family wellness.
Two Leading Pediatric Heart Centers
Our heart centers offer highly advanced, integrated care just for kids and young adults with congenital heart disease. Learn about our focused programs, innovative research and exceptional outcomes.
Team-Based Heart Expertise for Newborns and Kids of All Ages
Our heart surgeons work closely with experts in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, cardiac critical care and cardiology to a provide the safest, most effective care before, during and after surgery.
450+
Heart surgeries each year at Nemours
8
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons systemwide
2
Nationally known heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
We report our outcome data to a national database and compare our outcomes against national averages.
Nemours surgeons are innovators of lifesaving procedures, and pioneers in cardiothoracic surgery.
We’re researching new and better ways to perform surgery and protect children’s health as they grow up.
Our team cares for your child physically and emotionally with and psychological support specific to kids with heart conditions.
Team-Based Heart Expertise for Newborns and Kids of All Ages
Our heart surgeons work closely with experts in pediatric cardiac anesthesiology, cardiac critical care and cardiology to provide the safest, most effective care before, during and after surgery.
450+
6
Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons systemwide
2
Nationally known heart centers, in Delaware and Florida
Our surgical outcomes are among the best in the nation, with 100% survival rates for many complex procedures.
As the first in Delaware to perform a pediatric heart transplant (2005) and innovators of lifesaving procedures, we’re pioneers in cardiothoracic surgery.
In Delaware we provide congenital heart surgery for adults up to age 40.
We’re researching new and better ways to perform surgery and protect children’s health as they grow up.
We're here after surgery to reduce the risk for complications and support neurodevelopment.
Our Chief
Peter Wearden, MD, PhD is the chief of cardiothoracic surgery and co-director of the Nemours Cardiac Center, Florida. See how we deliver state-of-the-art heart care just for kids, every single day.
“We would put our trust in Dr. Pizarro all over again.”
“Our pediatrician told us Lucy needed to be in the very best place anywhere for treating heart problems — and this is it.”
“We are grateful that this skilled team produced such a great outcome for Capucine. Her incision has healed beautifully, and she is developing quite normally.”
- Vea
- Lucy
- Capucine
