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Callie Rzasa, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Lexington, KY

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Pediatric Cardiology Lexington, KY

Associate Professor, Pediatric Cardiology Medical Director, Congenital Heart Clinic University of Kentucky

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  • Office

    138 Leader Ave
    Rm 252
    Lexington, KY 40508
    Phone+1 859-323-5962

Summary

  • Dr. Callie Rzasa is a pediatric cardiologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School, residency at Univ. of California, San Diego and fellowship training at Boston Children's Hospital. She has served as a leader in the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and in Department of Pediatrics. Her focus in is operational leadership, patient access and equity, and quality care.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2013 - 2016
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2010
  • University of Notre Dame
    University of Notre DameBA, Psychology & Arts and Letters, 2001 - 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2017 - 2022
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Cardiology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • University of Kentucky Healthcare Executive Leadership Program
    University of Kentucky Children's HosptialUniversity of Kentucky Healthcare Executive Leadership Program
  • University of Kentucky LEAD Program
    University of Kentucky Children's HosptialUniversity of Kentucky LEAD Program
  • Human Centered Leadership
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineHuman Centered Leadership

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Quality Network Participant Award ACC, ACPC, 2023
  • Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Quality Network Participant Award ACPC, ACC, 2022
  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine Women in Medicine & Science Mentorship Award University of Kentucky, 2021
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pediatric Cardiology Telehealth in Action; How the Pandemic has Shaped the Future of Pediatric Cardiology Care Delivery  
    Rzasa, C, Camel A, Haskell, T, Hudgens, M, Kinney, A, Lewin, McDonald M. Powers, H, Renick, Y, Sallee, D, Thornton, D, Biesbrock, G, MedAxiom ACC, 12/16/2020
  • Mitogen-associated Protein Kinase- and Protein Kinase A-dependent Regulation of Rhodopsin Promoter Expression in Zebrafish Rod Photoreceptor Cells  
    Yu CJ, Gao Y, Willis CL, Li P, Tiano JP, Nakamura PA, Hyde DR, Li L, Journal of Neuroscience Research, 1/15/2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • New-Onset Pulmonary Hypertension in a NICU Graduate
    Rzasa C, Gardner BM, Sykes MC, UKHC Pharmacy Research and Quality Exhibit, 4/1/2024
  • New-Onset Pulmonary Hypertension in a NICU Graduate
    Rzasa C, Gardner BM, Sykes MC, UCSF PHuzzler, Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Conference, 3/1/2024
  • Organization for the Outpatients: Daily huddles in the Congenital Heart Clinic leads to increased Employee Engagement and Streamlined Clinic Days
    O'Korley, Gloria, Rzasa, Callie, Univ. of Kentucky 2022 Quality and Safety Poster Showcase, 6/7/2022
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Lectures

  • Improving Access in Outpatient Clinic Setting, Focus on Proceduralists 
    ACC CV Transforum, Fall MedAxiom Conference, Denver, CO - 10/17/2024
  • Return to Sports post COVID-19, for all regional primary care providers and pediatricians. Panel speaker 
    University of Kentucky Pediatric Town Hall Lexington, KY - 10/1/2020
  • An update of the Congenital Heart Program, in conjunction with Pediatric Surgery, for all regional primary care providers and pediatricians 
    University of Kentucky Pediatric Town Hall Lexington, KY - 6/1/2020
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Other

  • University of Kentucky Cardiology Clinical Care Considerations for Longitudinal Care of Multisystemic Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) 
    Callie L. Rzasa, University of Kentucky
    2/1/2021
  • University of Kentucky Interim Pharmacotherapy Guidance for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) 
    Callie L. Rzasa, University of Kentucky
    1/1/2021
  • Return to Sports Guidance for Primary Care Providers 
    Callie L. Rzasa, University of Kentucky
    12/1/2020
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Authored Content

  • Learning child and infant CPR could help save a little lifeJune 2024

Press Mentions

  • Double the Courage: Twins Born with Heart Defects Define Resiliency
    Double the Courage: Twins Born with Heart Defects Define ResiliencyFebruary 11th, 2025
  • UK Kentucky Children’s Hospital Young patient’s ‘special light’ shines after surgery for rare heart defect
    UK Kentucky Children’s Hospital Young patient’s ‘special light’ shines after surgery for rare heart defectFebruary 20th, 2023
  • New mobile clinic is ready to roll
    New mobile clinic is ready to rollJanuary 26th, 2023
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Committees

  • member, Department of Pediatrics New Faculty Orientation Committee University of Kentucky 2023 - 2024
  • member, American Academy of Pediatrics SOCCS Early Career Committee 2022 - 2025
  • member, Kentucky Children’s Zero Suicide Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2025
  • member, Kentucky Children’s Ambulatory Space Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2024
  • member, University of Kentucky Depression Screening Advisory Counsel 2022 - 2024
  • member, University of Kentucky Social Determinants of Health Advisory Counsel 2022 - 2024
  • member, University of Kentucky Medicaid Quality Workgroup 2022 - 2024
  • Chair, Kentucky Children’s Mobile Unit Steering Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2024
  • member, Kentucky Children’s Hospital SPS Safety Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2024
  • member, Kentucky Children’s Hospital Executive Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2024
  • member, UK Healthcare Operations Advisory Council 2022 - 2024
  • member, Ambulatory Oversight Committee, Univ. of Kentucky 2022 - 2023
  • member, Kentucky Children’s Ambulatory Oversight Committee University of Kentucky 2022 - 2023
  • Chair, University of Kentucky Patient Experience PEP Squad Ambulatory Program 2021 - 2024
  • member, University of Kentucky MIS-C P&T Task Force Committee 2021 - 2022
  • member, American College of Cardiology Medaxiom Congenital Heart Council 2019 - 2025
  • member, University of Kentucky Residency Review Committee 2017 - 2017

Professional Memberships