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Joel Hardin, MD, Cardiology, Atlanta, GA

JoelT.HardinMDFACC, FAHA

Cardiology Atlanta, GA

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Medical Director, Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center

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  • Office

    1365 Clifton Rd NE
    Fl 2
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Phone+1 404-778-5545
    Fax+1 404-778-5035

Summary

  • Dr. Joel Hardin is Medical Director for the Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center. He is board-certified in adult congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology. His clinical expertise includes the entire spectrum of congenital heart diseases among pediatric and adult patients. He has a special focus on cardio-obstetric care of women with congenital heart disease who are pregnant or need advice on the cardiovascular risks that might be associated with pregnancy. Dr. Hardin is a combat veteran of military service, serving as an infantry Battalion Surgeon with 1st Marine Division deployed to Iraq in 2004. He attained the final rank of Commander in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps - Fleet Marine Force.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1990 - 1993
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987, M.D

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2017
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Atlanta's Top Doctors Modern Luxury - The Atlantan Magazine, 2023
  • Honorary Member Philippine Society of Pediatric Cardiology
  • America's Top Doctors (book series): 10th Edition, 11th Edition, 12th Edition, 13th Edition, 14th Edition, 15th Edition, 9th Edition
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit  
    ​Jokhadar M, Hardin JT, Critical Care Clinics, 9/2023

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Intraoperative deployment of right pulmonary artery stent under cardioscope guidance during pulmonary valve replacement.
    Nathan M, Starr J, Hardin J, Balaguru D, Walsh R, Einzig S, Verma R, 12th Annual PICS Symposium, Las Vegas, NV. USA
  • Perventricular closure of large muscular VSD prior to arch reconstruction in a neonate with coarctation, arch hypoplasia.
    Nathan M, Verma R, Balaguru D, Walsh R, Einzig S, Putman D, Hardin J, Starr J, 12th Annual PICS Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • Surgical repair of tetralogy of Fallot with absent pulmonary valve in an infant with sickle cell anemia.
    Starr J, Nathan M, Hardin J, Kamalakar P, Bekele W, Bell M, Patankar S, Cortez E, Rifkin S, Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion, Portland, OR, USA
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Lectures

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Teams 
    South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/15/2023
  • ​2022 Thoracic Aorta Guidelines, South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 
    South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/14/2023
  • Transitioning from Pediatric Cardiology to Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialty 
    9th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Pediatric Cardiac Society - 2/25/2023
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Press Mentions

  • Care of the ACHD Patient in the CICU: The Coming Tsunami
    Care of the ACHD Patient in the CICU: The Coming TsunamiMay 4th, 2023
  • Patient Who Had Multiple Heart Surgeries at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital as a Child Returns to Deliver Her Baby in a Very Special Way
    Patient Who Had Multiple Heart Surgeries at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital as a Child Returns to Deliver Her Baby in a Very Special WayFebruary 16th, 2021
  • New Type of Defibrillator for Patients at Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
    New Type of Defibrillator for Patients at Risk for Sudden Cardiac DeathApril 28th, 2014
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Committees

  • Member-at-large, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Florida Agency For Healthcare Administration, Pediatric Cardiology Technical Advisory Panel 2017 - 2022
  • Councilor, Board of Councilors Illinois Chapter, American College of Cardiology 2014 - 2016
  • Member, Cardiovascular Health Advisory Panel New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services 2008 - 2008
  • Medical Counsel, Gift of Life of New Jersey 2006 - 2009
  • Councilor, Medical Society of New Jersey & Essex County (NJ) Medical Society 2005 - 2008

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

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