Heart Center (Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center)

When a child is born with a congenital heart defect, it can bring a range of emotions for families, from fear and uncertainty to determination and hope. We understand these feelings and are committed to providing the best cardiac care possible. From minor murmurs to complex heart defects, disorders and diseases, we offer comprehensive care through our Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Heart Center. Our team provides specialized cardiac care for patients of all ages, from before birth through young adulthood and into adulthood for those with congenital heart disease, ensuring the highest level of care every step of the way.

Our expert cardiac team is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for children with heart conditions. In addition to our specialized cardiac providers, the care team may include behavioral health specialists, child life specialists, dietitians, nursing case managers, pharmacists, social workers and more, all working together to support each child and family every step of the way. 

Amanda J. Jepson, DO

Language: English

Specialty: Cardiology

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Robert E. Slater, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Cardiology

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Jonathan W. Cramer, MD

Language: English

Specialties: Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease, Cardiology

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Vincent J. Gonzalez, MD

Language: English

Specialties: Cardiology, Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease

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Eyad K. Najdawi, MD

Languages: Arabic, English

Specialty: Cardiology

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Jason T. Christensen, MD

Language: English

Specialty: Cardiology

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• Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease program is accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association and was the first in the nation to achieve reaccreditation.

• Children's Pulmonary Hypertension Program is accredited by the Pulmonary Hypertension Association as a Regional Clinical Program. It is the first pediatric program to achieve this designation.

• Children's extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team is recognized with the Platinum Level of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization's (ELSO) Award for Excellence.