Christina Vanderpluym M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115Rating
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
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
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