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Christina Vanderpluym M.D.

Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology

5/5(2)
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Christina Vanderpluym is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Vanderpluym 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

Boston University School of Medicine 2011

University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 2005

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Ventricular Assist Device, Heart Transplant, Heart Failure
  • Heart Disease
  • Birth Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Fellowships

  • Pediatric University of Alberta - Edmonton, Canada  Cardiology 
  • Subspecialty Fellowship, Heart Transplant and Heart Failure - Boston Children's Hospital - Boston, MA   
  • Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatric Cardiology    2011

Christina Vanderpluym M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 300 Longwood Ave

300 Longwood Ave -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-355-7704, 617-355-7893
Fax: 617-730-0298

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Patient Experience with Dr. Vanderpluym


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Christina Vanderpluym M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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