Jennifer Wu Davenport M.D.

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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Jennifer Davenport, who serves patients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dr. Davenport is a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in treating neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adult patients with congenital heart disease. She is the Medical Director and Director of Interventional Cardiology at Pediatrix Cardiology Associates of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Pediatrix Cardiology of New Mexico has been providing a full range of cardiology care for children for more than 25 years. The team of professionals working there are dedicated to providing the most comprehensive pediatric cardiology care, including consultation, treatment, support, and education spanning the life of patients – from fetus through adulthood. 

Dr. Davenport also coordinates the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic – a part of the Pediatrix Cardiology Associates of New Mexico. Dr. Davenport is board-certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The ABP is an independent, nonprofit organization whose certificate is recognized throughout the world as a credential signifying a high level of physician competence. It is one of the 24 certifying boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Dr. Davenport earned her medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She then went on to pursue her residency in pediatrics at Miami Children’s Hospital. She also completed her fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in pediatric interventional cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco. Furthermore, Dr. Davenport earned a Master of Healthcare Administration degree from the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor. 

Trained in fetal and hybrid interventions, Dr. Davenport has treated a wide range of patients, from a 27-week gestational-age fetus with aortic stenosis to an 87-year old with a paravalvular mitral leak. Having performed hybrid Norwood procedures for neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and hybrid closure of muscular VSDs, she is experienced with the most cutting edge interventional cardiology techniques in use today. 

Pediatric cardiology is the branch of cardiology that deals with diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. Paediatric cardiologists are doctors who diagnose and treat children with cardiac (heart) conditions. They work with patients antenatally (before birth), through childhood, and into adulthood.

Outside of work, Dr. Davenport focuses on endurance sports and has completed more than 20 marathons and numerous triathlons. After residing at sea level in temperate areas for the past ten years, she is enjoying the challenge of training at altitude and the many outdoor and winter opportunities life in New Mexico provides.

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Dr. Jennifer Davenport, Pediatric Cardiologist, Welcomes Patients at Presbyterian Medical Group and Pediatrix Cardiology Associates of New Mexico 

Jennifer Davenport, MD, MHA, FSCAI, FACC, is a well-versed pediatric cardiologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Presbyterian Medical Group, where she serves as Medical Director of Congenital Cardiology in Albuquerque, NM. She has previously worked at Pediatrix Cardiology Associates of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, where she acted as Director of Interventional Cardiology, Medical Director, and Coordinator of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic at Pediarix. As a pediatric cardiologist, she has dedicated training and experience in the management of heart problems in children. Dr. Davenport has an impressive professional journey that spans twelve years and her expertise covers treating neonatal, infant, pediatric, and adult patients with congenital heart disease. She is up to date with using the most advanced interventional cardiology techniques available today, fetal and hybrid Norwood procedures for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and hybrid closure of muscular VSDs. Dr. Davenport is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. For more information about Dr. Jennifer Davenport, please visit https://pmgdirectory.phs.org/details/1455/jennifer-davenport-pediatric_and_adult_congenital_cardiology-albuquerque.

Jennifer Davenport, MD, MHA, FSCAI, FACC, attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and received her medical degree in 2001. Furthermore, she conducted her residency in pediatrics at Miami Children’s Hospital in Miami, FL (2001-2004). In addition, she completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX (2004-2007), followed by a second fellowship in pediatric interventional cardiology completed at the University of California, San Francisco (2007-2008). Dr. Davenport received board certification in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology from the American Board of Pediatrics. She also holds a Master of Healthcare Administration degree acquired at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor, MI (2017) and a Bachelor of General Studies degree in Biology and Microbiology received at the University of Kansas (1997). Dr. Davenport dedicates her spare time to endurance sports, and, as such, she has completed over 20 marathons and triathlons. She enjoys the wilderness with her husband and two huskies. For more information about Dr. Jennifer Davenport, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/1162361-Jennifer-Davenport-pediatrician.

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