Adult Congenital Heart Disease at Nationwide Children's Hospital

In partnership with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the Columbus Ohio Adult Congenital Heart Disease (COACH) Program at Nationwide Children's Hospital was created to meet the medical and surgical needs of adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. ACHD is a unique and complex population with different considerations than children with congenital heart disease. Most adult cardiologists are not trained in congenital heart disease; pediatric cardiologists are not trained in adult issues. Nationwide Children’s is fortunate to have a specialized program allowing adolescents and adults to continue their cardiac care at the same institution. The COACH Program is comprised of a dedicated team of medical experts who have devoted their careers to the care of adult congenital heart disease patients. Our cardiologists are Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics as well as Adult and Pediatric Cardiology, therefore understanding the patient's heart defect, surgeries and other adult issues. We provide comprehensive care for adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease, regardless of age or severity of illness. Our coordinated team approach encompasses the initial evaluation, explanation of therapeutic options, innovative surgical and transcatheter therapies and consultative follow up.