Karen Altmann, MD

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Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology

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Overview

Karen Altmann, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics. She has expertise in pediatric echocardiography. Her interests include echocardiographic assessment of right and left ventricular function.
Dr. Altmann is involved in the teaching and training of the pediatric cardiology fellows and is Director of pediatric cardiology Fellowship education in echocardiography at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. She is Director of Quality Improvement in the pediatric echocardiography laboratory. She is currently involved in the Pediatric Heart Network, participating in several multicenter trials sponsored by the NIH evaluating children with congenital heart disease.
Dr. Altmann is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, the Pediatric Cardiology Society of Greater New York, and is on the Board of Directors of the New York Pediatric Echocardiographic Society.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease
Pediatric Echocardiography

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor of Pediatrics at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

Female

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New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-4622

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CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway
BHN 265
New York, NY 10032

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Boston
Fellowship: Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology



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Research

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov