Anna G. Joong, MD

Biography

Attending Physician, Cardiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Medical Director, Ventricular Assist Device Program, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Education and Background

Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Transplant, Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital 2016-2017
Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital 2013-2016
MD, McMaster University School of Medicine 2009

Clinical Studies

Tacrolimus/Everolimus vs. Tacrolimus/MMF in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients Using the MATE Score

Publications

Mar. 26, 2024

Histopathology, mRNA expression profile, and donor-derived cell-free DNA for assessment of rejection in pediatric heart transplantation.

Jan. 09, 2024

Impact of center volume on outcomes after ventricular assist device implantation in pediatric patients: An analysis of the STS-Pedimacs database.

Nov. 28, 2023

Outcomes after initial heart failure consultation in Fontan patients.

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