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Justin Godown, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Nashville, TN, Monroe Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital

JustinAndrewGodownMD

Pediatric Cardiology Nashville, TN

Associate Professor - Pediatric Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation, Pediatric Cardiomyopathy, Pediatric Cardio-Oncology

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Summary

  • Dr. Justin Godown is a pediatric cardiologist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and has been in practice 9 years. He is experienced in cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, cardio-oncology, and pediatric heart failure and transplantation.

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2011 - 2014
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2011
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Center Variation in Hospital Costs for Pediatric Heart Transplantation: The Relationship Between Cost and Outcomes  
    Justin Godown, Cary Thurm, Matt Hall, Debra A. Dodd, Brian Feingold, Jonathan H. Soslow, Bret A. Mettler, Andrew H. Smith, David W. Bearl, Kurt R. Schumacher, Pediatric Cardiology
  • Fontan-associated protein-losing enteropathy and post-heart transplant outcomes: a multicenter study  
    Schumacher KR, Yu S, Butts R, Castleberry CD, Chen S, Edens E, Godown J, Johnson J, Kemna M, Lin K, Lowery R, Simpson K, West S, Wilmot I, Gossett JG, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • Center Variation in Hospital Costs for Pediatric Heart Transplantation: The Relationship Between Cost and Outcomes  
    Debra A Dodd, Justin Godown, Brian Feingold, Kurt R Schumacher, Jonathan H Soslow, Bret A Mettler, Pediatric Cardiology
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Press Mentions

  • Niche Role for New Miniature VAD
    Niche Role for New Miniature VADAugust 3rd, 2022
  • Green Light for Heart Transplant in Children with down Syndrome
    Green Light for Heart Transplant in Children with down SyndromeJune 1st, 2022
  • The ACPC Perspective: Pearls Gleaned from ACC.21 Virtual
    The ACPC Perspective: Pearls Gleaned from ACC.21 VirtualJune 10th, 2021

Grant Support

  • 2D speckle tracking echocardiography for non-invasive surveillance of rejection and coronary disease in pediatric heart transplant recipientsThrasher Research FundPresent
  • 2D speckle tracking echocardiography for non-invasive surveillance of rejection and coronary disease in pediatric heart transplant recipientsEnduring Hearts FoundationPresent

Committees

  • ISHLT Liaison, American Heart Association Young Hearts: Heart Failure and Transplantation Committee 2022 - Present
  • Scientific Advisory Committee, Enduring Hearts Foundation 2018 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations