Dr. Matthew J O'connor MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
1 Childrens Way Slot -512-03 Little Rock AR, 72202About
Dr. Matthew O'connor is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. O'connor specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Immunodeficiency
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