Pediatric congenital heart surgery partnership with UVA Children's
Together with UVA Children's, we're ensuring families in Virginia have convenient access to thebest congenital heart surgery. Our goal is to keep families close to their communities and support systems as they navigate a congenital heart diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services.
Your child's best heart care is just a few beats away
Our expert, compassionate approach to congenital heart surgery is why parents trust us to mend their children’s hearts. We care for children of all ages, often meeting families before their babies are born to develop a plan for a healthy future. Whether your child is a newborn, toddler or teen transitioning to adult congenital heart care, we’re here to ensure the best care throughout your journey.
Our surgeons' outcomes (UVA & CHoR combined) surpass national benchmarks for the most complex CHD surgeries: 96.5% compared to 87.8% national average (*Data source = STS)
Surgery is provided by the state’s most experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons with surgical volumes that exceed other children's hospitals
Our robust heart centers have expertise in fetal cardiology, congenital heart disease (birth to adulthood), cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, ECMO and non-invasive procedures
We provide access to the latest technology, surgical techniques and cardiac research
We offer the highest level neonatal intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit for optimal pre and post-surgical care
Our team provides care around the clock, close to home
CHoR is an elite Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center verified by the American College of Surgeons
UVA Children’s is ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals for pediatric cardiology/heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report
Meet Dr. Brian Kogon, chief of congenital heart surgery
"We’re going to take care of your baby as if they are our own. Even though this may be the first time for them, it’s the 5,000th time for us. This is what we do, and we’re committed to providing the best care so your child can grow up and thrive." - Dr. Kogon
Expert, compassionate care for every congenital heart condition
Our comprehensive heart center team treats the full spectrum of congenital heart defects, from common to complex, regardless of a patient’s age. We are experts in caring for:
Aortic stenosis
Arterial switch for transposition of the great arteries
Atrioventricular canal defect
Coarctation of the aorta
Double aortic arch
Heart transplant
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (including Norwood procedure)
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome
Patent ductus arteriosus
Pulmonary atresia
Pulmonary hypertension in newborns
Pulmonary stenosis
Septal defects
Tetralogy of Fallot
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
Truncus arteriosus
Facing heart surgery: Caring for the whole family
Not only are we experts in the operating room, but we are committed to ensuring you know what to expect and can be an active part of your child's care team. Our team will take the time to explain your child's diagnosis and treatment plan, while answering any questions. Our child life specialists are also with you along the way, helping to ensure that kids get to be kids in the hospital.
Watch Olivia’s story
Fredericksburg family travels to Richmond for congenital heart surgery expertise
