Your First Clinic Visit

Your initial visit with a Miller Children’s Hospital cardiologist will begin with a family conference of your child’s current health, medical history and family history because some cardiology diseases can be hereditary. If you’re an expectant mother, the cardiologist will also establish your current health and medical history prior to performing a fetal echocardiogram. A clinic visit generally lasts up to an hour, but can last up to two hours if it’s a CCS clinic day or if additional diagnostic testing is needed. Your child’s cardiologist will need to know of any past operations or major illnesses that your child has had.

Come Prepared

• Bring a list of any current medications
• Inform the health care team of drug allergies
• Write a list of questions that you may have for the doctor
• Bring your insurance or referral information

The doctor will then perform a complete physical examination. There may be a need to order certain tests or suggest a procedure to improve your child’s condition. Questions during this time are always encouraged, because it is very important that you fully understand your child’s situation and are comfortable with the treatment plan prescribed.

For directions and parking information to your appointment, click on the clinic where your appointment is scheduled:

• Cardiac Center LB (Hillside)
• Cardiac Center CCS
• Cardiology Center (Torrance)