Letizia Gardin
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
401 Smyth Road Ottawa Ontario, K1H 8L1About
Dr. Letizia Gardin is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Ottawa, Ontario. Dr. Gardin 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
Dalhousie University
Board Certification
Board Certified in Canada-Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Fellowship in Pediatric Echocardiography from 2003-2004 at Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard University.
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography
Articles and Publications
Listed Author on Canadian Heart Failure Guidelines
What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverance
Hobbies / Sports
- Ballroom Dancing
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
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