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Thomas Chin, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Baltimore, MD

ThomasKChinMDFAAP, FACC

Pediatric Cardiology Baltimore, MD

Fetal Cardiology, Pediatric Cardiac Genetics, Pediatric Echocardiography

Professor and Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Maryland Children's Hospital

Overview of Dr. Chin

Dr. Thomas Chin is a pediatric cardiologist in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Childrens Hospital. He received his medical degree from University of Michigan Medical School and has been in practice 34 years. Dr. Chin accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 9 doctors at University of Maryland Childrens Hospital and one of 20 doctors at University of Maryland Medical Center who specialize in Pediatric Cardiology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1983
  • University of Michigan School of Public Health
    University of Michigan School of Public HealthB.A., Biomedical Sciences, 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2013 - 2024
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2007 - 2013
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1997 - 2013
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1989 - 1998
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief of Pediatric Cardiology University of Maryland Children's Hospital, 2023
  • Chief of Pediatric Cardiology Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 2013-2022
  • Chair for excellence in cardiology St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2009-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Apical Left Ventriculotomy is Safe in Infants and Young Children Requiring Cardiac Surgery  
    Goldberg SP, Figueroa MF, Ballweg JA, Joshi V, Chin TK, Knott-Craig CK, World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, 1/1/2012
  • Biventricular Repair for Ebstein’s Anomaly in Neonates and Infants: A 15 Year Follow-up Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  
    Boston, US, Goldberg SP, Ward KE, Overholt ED, Romp RI, Chin TK, Knott-Craig CJ, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 1/1/2011
  • Surgical Management of Unusual Cardiac Tumors in Infants and Children  
    Goldberg SP, Knott-Craig CJ, Boston US, Mari GC, Chin TK, World Journal of for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Fetal heart and lung growth restriction associated with preeclampsia
    Pallante BA, Schenone M, Chin TK and Mari G, SMFM, 1/1/2013
  • High Resolution Measurement of Tissue Velocity: Studies in Developing Hearts and in Patients with Left Ventricular Noncompaction
    Chin EM, Chin TK, Circulation, 1/1/2012
  • Altered Strain and Torsion in Patients with Left Ventricular Noncompaction: Use of a new technique for analyzing myocardial contraction and relaxation
    Chin TK, Chin EM, Arevalo A, JACC, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

  • Cardiac Abnormality in Turner's Syndrome 
    Hershey, PA - 1/6/2014
  • Management of the post-operative patient following surgery for congenital heart disease. 
    York, PA - 1/1/2014
  • Analysis of the Fetal Heart 
    UT Memphis, Memphis, TN - 1/20/2012
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Other

  • Rheumatic Fever 
    Chin TK, Li D, eMedicine from WebMD
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1007946-overview
    1/1/2014
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease 
    Chin TK, Chin EM, Sidiqqui T, Sundell A-K, eMedicine: Pediatrics
    http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/891897-overview
    1/1/2014
  • The Doctor is In 
    Chin TK, KBJ (channel 19)
    Covington, TN - 1/22/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Thomas K. Chin Appointed New Division Head of Pediatric Cardiology at University of Maryland School of Medicine and Co-Director of Children's Heart Program at UM Children's Hospital
    Dr. Thomas K. Chin Appointed New Division Head of Pediatric Cardiology at University of Maryland School of Medicine and Co-Director of Children's Heart Program at UM Children's HospitalDecember 20th, 2022
  • Starting Healthy Heart Habits in Childhood
    Starting Healthy Heart Habits in ChildhoodJanuary 22nd, 2016
  • Dr. Thomas K. Chin Appointed New Division Head of Pediatric Cardiology at University of Maryland School of Medicine and Co-Director of Children's Heart Program at UM Children's Hospital
    Dr. Thomas K. Chin Appointed New Division Head of Pediatric Cardiology at University of Maryland School of Medicine and Co-Director of Children's Heart Program at UM Children's HospitalSeptember 16th, 2023
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Research History

  • Grant Reviewer, National AHACardiovascular Development2013 - 2014

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Tennessee Network 5
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
    MagnaCare PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare HMO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Qualchoice PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
    WEA Trust Preferred Provider Plan - Trust Pref
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