Since 2003, the pediatric cardiology program at Presbyterian Hospital has been the only New Mexico program providing cardiac surgical repairs and palliations in infants and children. We believe that New Mexico’s children and their families are best served by a stable, high quality and comprehensive pediatric cardiology program located within our state.
Our physicians have more than a passing interest in the welfare of New Mexico's children and families. We established pediatric cardiology as a specialty in New Mexico over 33 years ago. Our cardiologists and surgeon possess 114 years of combined service to New Mexico's children. Dr. Carl Lagerstrom, a Vanderbilt University trained pediatric cardiac surgeon, has practiced here for over 18 years and shares our deeply rooted commitment to quality, family-centered care.
We recognize that certain rare and unusual cases may require referral elsewhere. In our practice, this has typically numbered 1–3 cases per year. It is apparent that most infants and children can safely receive cardiac surgery in New Mexico with excellent results.
We are New Mexico's comprehensive pediatric cardiology program and possess superior expertise and experience. Our program offers a state-of-the-art therapeutic catheterization program including ASD, patent foramen ovale & large PDA closure, and vascular stenting. To assure maximum safety and optimal outcomes, national standards require that centers performing catheter interventions in infants and children have on-site pediatric cardiac surgical backup. Ours is the only New Mexico program that meets those standards.