Scheduling a Consultation and Clinical Location

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Scheduling Details

For a pediatric surgical consultation, contact the Sibley Heart Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston at 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233, info@kidsheart.com.

Before an adult surgical consultation can be arranged, an appointment for evaluation must be scheduled at the Emory/Sibley Adult Congenital Cardiac Program of Emory Cardiology at 404-778-5545. Patients that meet the criteria for surgery will then be referred to an Emory congenital cardiac surgeon at Egleston.

The following information will expedite the scheduling process:

	Referral from the primary care physician (if surgery is medically necessary)
	Primary care physician's name, address, and telephone number
	Patient's name, address, and telephone number
	Patient's date of birth
	Patient's social security number
	Diagnosis and date of diagnosis
	Description of any prior treatment
	Insurance information

First Visit

All pertinent medical records, x-rays, and cardiac catheterization films should be brought to the first appointment. If possible, the surgeon would prefer to review these items before the consultation. This can be arranged by calling 404-785-6330.

Prior to being accepted as a candidate for surgery, patients will undergo a series of tests to determine the extent of disease, whether surgery will be beneficial, how well other organs in the body are functioning, and if the patient's physiology can withstand the rigors of surgery. These tests may include:

	Laboratory blood work
	An echocardiogram providing images of the heart's valves and chambers
	Heart catheterization
	MRI

Upon analysis of the test results, a treatment plan will be developed in coordination with the referring physician.

Clinical Location for Adult and Pediatric Surgical Consultations

Sibley Heart Center
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston
1405 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30322
Telephone: 404-256-2593 or 800-542-2233
Map and directions to Egleston

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