Valeria Ocampo leaves the PCICU after the Berlin Heart repaired her heart.

Welcome!

We recognize the essential role parents and families play in helping young and adult patients live with their congenital heart disease. Our center incorporates medical and surgical practices to provide seamless care to patients and open communication to their families.

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Nationally Ranked

Excellent care is at the heart of what we do, that’s why UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is named as one of the nation’s best pediatric cardiology and heart surgery specialty programs according to the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Rankings.

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Education

Fellowship

The Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center offers a unique structure featuring professionals from all aspects of care for the Congenital Heart patient.

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News

$1.67M NIH Grant Brings Scene Health’s…

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Children who need life-changing heart transplants in Florida will be able to receive free support to help improve medication adherence, which can…

Baby feet in a mother's hands that are in the shape of a heart

Balancing act

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How Leanne Wong, M.S., balanced a legendary gymnastics career with research at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center.

Leanne Wong, in a blue gymnastics uniform, strikes a victorious pose as her teammates cheer her on.

Faculty spotlight: Daniela Neagu, M.D.

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Daniela Neagu, M.D., is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at the University of Florida Health Jacksonville Congenital Heart Center. She earned…

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