R. AllenLigonJr.MD

Summary

• R. Allen Ligon Jr., MD, is an interventional congenital cardiologist based in Atlanta GA. He completed his education and training in pediatric cardiology and interventional procedures at Mercer University School of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Currently, he is an Interventional Cardiologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Hospital systems, having previously worked at Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital. Board certified in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, he performs minimally invasive procedures on all ages with congenital heart disease. He has co-authored several publications in the field of pediatric and congenital heart interventions, with topics ranging from racial disparities in heart disease to management strategies for neonatal heart conditions. His work has been cited in various publications, highlighting his contributions to pediatric cardiology literature.