Pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at WashU Medicine provide compassionate, expert cardiac and thoracic surgical care in a child-friendly environment.
Our world-class surgeons treat children for a range of heart and lung conditions using the latest technology and procedures.
We specialize in diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired conditions of the heart in children. Our expertise includes performing complex procedures to repair heat defects present at birth and managing heart and lung transplants, among other specialized surgeries.
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Call us for an appointment: 314-454-6165
Our expertise
Whether you seek treatment for an atrial septal defect, have a child with tetralogy of Fallot or need help with valvular stenosis, we offer child-friendly specialized care from highly distinguished providers who are leaders in their field.
- Atrioventricular canal defect
- Coarctation of aorta
- Congenital heart surgery
- Pediatric heart transplant
- Pediatric lung transplant
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Ventricular assist devices in children
Why choose us for pediatric heart and lung care
- We are consistently recognized as the top hospitals in St. Louis and Missouri, and among the top hospitals in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings.
- We are part of a team of expert WashU Medicine physicians, providing care across all specialties.
- We perform clinical trials and scientific research, giving you access to the latest knowledge and techniques.
Among the nation’s best
The dedicated pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons at WashU Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital are consistently ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Our location
Our team
Pirooz Eghtesady, MD, PhD
Chief, Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Emerson Chair in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgeon-in-Chief, St. Louis Children’s Hospital
- Phone: 314-454-6165
Jacob R. Miller, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery
Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dilip Nath, MD
Associate Professor of Surgery
Section of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
A beautiful new heart
Patient story
Pediatric heart transplants are often challenging due to the unique anatomy each patient brings with them.
Dr. Miller