Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Welcome to the Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

Our service aims to provide the best pediatric cardiac surgical care to all children through eighteen years of age in the Northern California region. The Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery cares for children with the full spectrum of congenital cardiac defects.

In addition to our surgeons, our team includes our physician assistant, child life specialist, social worker and a host of administrative staff that will help ensure that your visit here meets your expectations.

Referral To Our Service
Consultation with our service can be arranged through your child’s cardiologist.

A Message from the Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Service Director
“We hope this web page will be a window for you on who we are and what we do. If you or your child needs our care, I can assure you that we will provide all the essential services for your family and that we are all committed to giving you or your child the best chance in the world to improve. We welcome your questions and suggestions.”

James Mitchell, RN, MSN, PNP
Service Director, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
510-752-1445