Dr. Jodie Kay Votava-smith M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Ms 34 Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Jodie Votava-smith is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Votava-smith 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
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Abnormal development of thalamic microstructure in premature neonates with congenital heart disease.
- Pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with coronary arteritis: A case series and review of the literature.
- Acute Aortic and Mitral Valve Perforations Caused by Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis.
- Brain Dysplasia Associated with Ciliary Dysfunction in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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