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Office
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
Summary
- Dr. Shahnawaz Amdani is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist and Assistant Professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, specializing in pediatric heart failure, transplantation, and cardio-oncology. With advanced training from renowned institutions like St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Dr. Amdani is currently the Section Head of Pediatric Heart Function and Transplant at Cleveland Clinic. His expertise is further emphasized by his roles as the Director of the Fontan FRONTIER Clinic and Medical Director for Mechanical Circulatory Support, where he has led cutting-edge programs to enhance clinical outcomes for complex congenital heart disease and heart transplant patients.
An active contributor to both research and clinical innovation, Dr. Amdani is engaged in numerous research studies, including collaborations with the Pediatric Heart Transplant Society, Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network and the Fontan Outcomes Network. His work focuses on health disparities, the impact of socioeconomic factors on pediatric heart failure outcomes, and advancements in mechanical circulatory support. With an extensive publication record and involvement on editorial boards, Dr. Amdani is also a dedicated mentor, guiding pediatric cardiology fellows in their research and clinical development. He is recognized for his commitment to healthcare equity and improving patient outcomes in pediatric heart disease through evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Education & Training
- Children's Hospital of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2014
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2017 - 2018
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2014
- N.H.L Municipal Medical CollegeClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- CT State Medical License Current
- OH State Medical License 2017 - 2025
- MO State Medical License 2017 - 2019
- MI State Medical License 2014 - 2018
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsImpact of race and health coverage on listing and waitlist mortality in pediatric cardiac transplantation.Neha Bansal, Ashwin K Lal, Devin Koehl, Ryan S Cantor, James K Kirklin
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2023-06-01 - 5 citationsExpanding use of the HeartMate 3 ventricular assist device in pediatric and adult patients within the Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION).Matthew J O'Connor, Muhammad Shezad, Humera Ahmed, Shahnawaz Amdani, Scott R Auerbach
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2023-11-01 - 17 citationsFifth Annual Pediatric Interagency Registry for Mechanical Circulatory Support (Pedimacs) Report.Joseph W Rossano, Christina J VanderPluym, David M Peng, Seth A Hollander, Katsuhide Maeda
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2021-12-01
Press Mentions
- Repeat Rejection Still a Problem After Pediatric Heart TransplantOctober 23rd, 2024
- 1 in 10 Children Will Experience Recurrent Rejection Following Heart TransplantOctober 3rd, 2024
- Experts Define Care and Research Gaps for Chronic Heart Failure in Children and Adolescent Patients with Congenital Heart DiseaseJune 12th, 2024
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Other Languages
- Hindi
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