Herma Heart Institute
Compassionate, comprehensive and cutting-edge pediatric cardiac care — right here in the heart of the Midwest
The Herma Heart Institute at Children’s Wisconsin is the largest pediatric cardiac care center in the state and is a national leader in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery.
We care for patients with congenital heart disease from before birth through adulthood, and we consistently report some of the best surgical outcomes for even the most complex types of heart disease. Learn more about our quality and outcomes.
We are known as innovators in the field as we continue to challenge the standard of care through new treatments, technologies and follow-up programs that are often adopted by other pediatric hospitals. Learn more about our history of innovation in pediatric cardiac care and congenital heart disease.
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Patient families
Heart conditions
At the Herma Heart Institute, our specialists are experienced in a wide variety of congenital heart disease treatments, even the most complex.
Family resources
Get connected with the resources and support your family needs throughout your journey with us. Whether you are preparing for an inpatient stay with us or looking for parent support groups, we can help connect you with the programs and services you need.
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Get a second opinion
If your child was born with heart disease or a heart defect, consider getting a second opinion from the experts at the Herma Heart Institute at Children's Wisconsin. Even if treatment has already started, a second opinion can help guide any change in your child’s care. We welcome requests from anywhere in the U.S. and even from around the world.
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Medical professionals
Refer a patient
The Herma Heart Institute partners with medical professionals across the world to bring the highest quality fetal, pediatric and adult congenital heart care possible to patients.
Fellowship programs
Our fellowship programs provide a superior training experience in one of the nation's largest pediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery and cardiovascular research centers.
Cardiology - Learn more or apply
Pediatric Critical Care - Learn more or apply
Arrange a transport
A physician-led, clinical team is available 24 hours a day for transports to the Herma Heart Institute at Children's Wisconsin from across the country.
MCW affiliation
Many of our specialists are faculty members of the Medical College of Wisconsin. Learn why this matters.
Forward Pediatric Alliance
Children’s Wisconsin and UW Health Kids recently announced a new joint venture for shared pediatric cardiac and adult congenital heart care services. This collaboration, called Forward Pediatric Alliance, will enable the two health systems to expand patient access and further elevate both organizations’ already high quality of care. Read this blog post to learn more.