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Dr. Christine B Falkensammer MD

Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology

3401 Civic Center Blvd Childrens Hospital O Philadelphia PA, 19104

About

Dr. Christine Falkensammer is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Falkensammer 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.

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiogram (echo)

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX  Cardiology 
  • Non-Invasive Imaging - Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX   

Dr. Christine B Falkensammer MD's Practice location

Practice At 3401 Civic Center Blvd Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia

3401 Civic Center Blvd Childrens Hospital O -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-590-4040
Fax: 267-426-9800

Christine Falkensammer, Md

6701 Fannin St -
Houston, TX 77030
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New patients: 832-826-5600

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THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107

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CHI ST LUKE'S HEALTH BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MEl

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