The Adult Congenital Heart Program has given its patients a medical home of their own

November 23, 2021

It was a year ago when a lifelong Texas Children’s Hospital cardiology patient stepped off the elevator and saw the Adult Congenital Heart Program sign and was overcome with emotion. While receiving excellent care at Texas Children’s, the pediatric setting wasn’t ideal for her needs. Her worries were over now that there was a facility built with patients like her in mind.

“This is an incredible milestone we’ve reached with our clinic,” said Dr. Peter Ermis, Cardiology at Texas Children’s. “We knew opening during a pandemic was a risk, but this clinic was desperately needed and our hard-working team made it happen for our patients.”

Celebrating its one-year anniversary, the Adult Congenital Heart Program outpatient clinic was designed with its patients in mind. While Texas Children’s has the finest Adult Congenital Heart (ACH) cardiology and cardiac surgery experts in the world, the service offering and existing clinic weren’t exactly suited to adult patients. The adult clinic offers comprehensive services, including nutrition, physical therapy, social work, psychology and psychiatry.

“The goal was to provide the right services our patients need and the best care possible,” Ermis continued. “None of this would be possible without the relentless dedication of our team. They have risen to every challenge and their passion for providing the absolute best care for ACH patients has made this a success.”

The team was confident if they built this facility, the patients would come, and they have, from all over the country and the world. They have no plans of stopping now as their sights are set to continue to grow and meet the unique needs of their patients.

Congratulations on this important milestone!