Dr. Christine B Falkensammer MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
3401 Civic Center Blvd Childrens Hospital O Philadelphia PA, 19104About
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
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- 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
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- Dr. Ramon Lee Vogel M.D.34th Street And Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia PA 19104
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