Pediatric Cardiac Care From the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin
As a parent you only want the best for your child. Hearing that they may have a heart condition is scary to think about. But the Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin is here to help.
We are the largest pediatric cardiac care center in the state, providing care from before birth into adulthood.
Our specialists raise the standard of care by using cutting-edge technology, research and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of every patient we serve — from a fetal diagnosis to lifelong care management.
Request an appointment or contact the Herma Heart Institute at (414) 261-3885.
Reasons to Consider the Herma Heart Institute
Top Tier OutcomesThe Herma Heart Institute consistently achieves excellent surgical results for the most complex types of congenital heart disease.
Wraparound CareOur multidisciplinary team takes an individualized approach to treat and care for the health & well-being of your child.
Care Closer to HomeWe offer more than 10 locations throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
We Treat the Most Common to the Most Complex Heart Conditions
At Children’s Wisconsin, our specialists are experienced in a wide variety of congenital heart disease treatments for even the most complex situations. Whether it’s a known diagnosis, symptoms or a second opinion that brings you in — you’ll find the best care at the Herma Heart Institute.
Common reasons to seek our care:
- Heart murmurs
- Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Heart failure
- Chest pain
- Ventricular septal defect (VSD)
- Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Irregular heartbeats
- Many more pediatric heart conditions
Individualized Cardiac Care
No two people are exactly alike — so why would their medical treatment be the same? Take Caleb and his little sister, Emma. Both were born with congenital heart defects. But their respective diseases were unique in how they presented, how they affected them and how they needed to be treated.
That’s the idea behind our work in cardiac precision medicine. Precision medicine looks at genetics, environment and lifestyle to determine the most appropriate treatment option for each individual patient.
A Commitment That Goes Beyond the Clinic
With decades of clinical expertise and research, we know that our heart families need support that extends beyond the clinic. That’s why we invest in programs that help children thrive and get them back to being kids sooner:
