The Texas Children’s Heart Center, ranked number one in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News and World Report for seven consecutive years, is pleased to announce its new executive leadership structure.
Dr. Daniel Penny, previously Chief of Cardiology at Texas Children’s Hospital, was recently named as Executive Co-Director of the Heart Center. Dr. Caner Salih, currently Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Evelina Children’s Hospital in the U.K., will join him as Executive Co-Director this summer. Dr. Jeff Kim will succeed Dr. Penny as the new Division Chief of Cardiology.
“These distinguished leaders are internationally recognized, world-class pioneers in pediatric cardiac care,” said Dr. Lara Shekerdemian, Pediatrician-in-Chief and chair of Pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital. “At Texas Children’s, we are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes, and these outstanding leaders will continue to develop our exceptional heart program.”
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