Dr. Lorraine Marasco Schratz, MD, Cardiologist
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Dr. Lorraine Marasco Schratz, MD

Cardiologist | Pediatric Cardiology

33 Oak Ave Worcester MA, 01605
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Dr. Lorraine Schratz is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Schratz 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

Albany Medical College 1989

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology

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Dr. Lorraine Marasco Schratz, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Hole in heart

    Hello! A hole in the heart can occur between the upper chambers (atria) or lower chambers (ventricles.) A hole between the upper chambers (called an atrial septal defect or ASD) typically causes no symptoms at this age, though sometime if very big can cause breathing problems or lead to frequent lung infections. A hole between the upper chambers (a ventricular septal defect or VSD) can cause problems during infancy if big which can require medications and even surgery. In general, with smaller holes are not likely to cause symptoms and larger holes more likely. You mention other symptoms and concerns that may or may not be related to the hole in his heart. Rashes are not likely related. I would advise bringing him back to his pediatrician or family physician and also a follow up with the pediatric cardiologist to sort out his symptoms and also to give you more information about the cardiac diagnosis. All the best to you & your son! READ MORE

  • After a heart surgery, when can my son start playing again?

    As a general rule, return to normal activities can occur 6-8 weeks following open heart surgery, including those done to repair an atrial or ventricular septal defect ("hole in the heart"). As surgical approaches and underlying heart conditions vary, for an individual patient their cardiologist or cardiac surgeon is best asked this question. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatrics

Dr. Lorraine Marasco Schratz, MD's Practice location

Practice At 33 Oak Ave

33 Oak Ave -
Worcester, MA 01605
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New patients: 508-757-7300
Fax: 508-757-0280, 508-519-0288

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit St -
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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Lorraine Marasco Schratz, who serves patients in Massachusetts. 

An excellent pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Schratz helps children and families who are facing challenges and health conditions related to weight or abnormal cholesterol levels or who have a family history of heart disease.

Working at Mass General for Children in Boston, Massachusetts, she is a part of the Pediatric Cardiology Program and the Raising Healthy Hearts Program. She also offers her services at Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough.

Mass General for Children provides a full spectrum of care — from primary care to a broad range of specialty and subspecialty pediatric services — for newborns, children, and adolescents from New England and around the world.

Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough provides expanded access to world-class primary care and specialist services, including cardiology, dermatology, general and gastrointestinal surgery, orthopedic surgery, pain management, plastic surgery, rehabilitation and sports medicine in a comfortable and convenient location. The Health Care Centers are an important component of Patriot Place – a retail, dining, and entertainment destination.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, Dr. Schratz graduated with her Medical Degree from Albany Medical College in 1989. She then went on to perform her residency in pediatrics and her fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 1992 and 1995, respectively. 

Dedicated to heart health, the doctor is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, while cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart as well as some parts of the circulatory system. Pediatric cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. In those children who might need heart surgery, pediatric cardiologists work closely with pediatric heart surgeons to determine the best treatments and interventions. 

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