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Lazaros Kochilas, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Atlanta, GA

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Pediatric Cardiology Atlanta, GA

Professor, Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    5461 Meridian Mark Rd
    Ste 530
    Atlanta, GA 30342
    Phone+1 404-256-2593
    Fax+1 770-488-9408

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaMasters, Clinical Research, 2012
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1998 - 2000
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/duPont Hospital for Children
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/duPont Hospital for ChildrenFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine
    National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of MedicinePh.D, 1996
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Athens
    University of AthensClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2008 - 2015
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2009 - 2014
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2002 - 2012
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2003 - 2009
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2000 - 2003
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Heart Association, 2014
  • Listed Best Doctors in America®, 2009
  • Research Award Philadelphia Perinatal Society, 1998

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prognostic Factors for Left Atrioventricular Valve Replacement Following Primary Atrioventricular Septal Defect Repair  
    S. Patel, T.L. Burns, L. Kochilas, Pediatric Cardiology, 1/1/2012
  • Repair of "simple" total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: a review of the Pediatric Cardiac Care Consortium  
    St. Louis, JD, Harvey, BA, Menk JS, Raghuveer, G, O'Brien Jr, JE, Bryant III, R, Kochilas, LK, Ann Thor Surg, 1/1/2012
  • Repair of major congenital cardiac defects in low birth weight infants; is delay warranted?  
    C.W. Shepard, L. Kochilas, R.M. Rosengart, A.M. Brearley, R. Bryant III, J.H. Moller, J.D. St. Louis, JTVS, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Postoperative Arrhythmias and Conduction Abnormalities in Patients with Heterotaxy.
    S. Sivanandam, L. Kochilas, P. Dorostkar, International Society of Electrocardiology (ISE), Bratislava, Slovakia, 6/4/2014
  • Technical Performance Scores Predict Outcomes Following Congenital Heart Surgery: Multicenter Validation.
    M. Nathan, H. Liu, S. Colan, L. Kochilas, G. Raghuveer, D. Overman, E. Bacha, J. O' Brien, J. St Louis, D. Kalfa, K. Gauvreau, K. Jenkins, P. del Nido, AHA-Quality of Care and Outcomes Research (QCOR) 2014 Scientific Sessions, Baltimore, MD, 6/2/2014
  • Cardiac Surgery Outcomes in Heterotaxy Syndrome: 25 years Experience from a Multicenter Consortium.
    S. Sivanandam, P. Dorostkar, L. Kochilas, PAS-SPR Annual Meeting, Vancouver, Canada, 5/3/2014
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Lectures

  • Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Newborn screening for Critical Congenital Heart Diseases-A primer for Minnesota's primary care providers" 
    Hennepin County Medical Center - 2/1/2013
  • "Newborn screening for Critical Congenital Heart Diseases" 
    Minneapolis, MN - 10/4/2011
  • Pediatric Grand Rounds: "Newborn screening for Critical Congenital Heart Diseases" 
    University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital - 6/1/2011
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Press Mentions

  • Birth Defects Associated with Cancer in Later Life
    Birth Defects Associated with Cancer in Later LifeDecember 7th, 2020
  • Long-Term Outcomes of Tetralogy of Fallot
    Long-Term Outcomes of Tetralogy of FallotDecember 19th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Cobre: WI Hosp Of RI: P57kip2 In Ventricular Cardiomyocyte DifferentiationNational Center For Research Resources2004–2008
  • "THE Role Of HDAC3 In Cardiac Growth And Development"Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2007
  • The Role Of HDAC3 In Cardiac Growth And DevelopmentEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2006
  • Neural Crest And Cardiac Outflow Tract FormationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2004
  • Neural Crest And Cardiac Outflow Tract FormationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003
  • Neural Crest And Cardiac Outflow Tract FormationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2002
  • Neural Crest And Cardiac Outflow Tract FormationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2000

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