Our team collaborates with colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital to seamlessly transition adolescent patients into adult cardiology care.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
When a person has had a heart problem since birth, they need special, appropriate care
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
When a person has had a heart problem since birth, they need special, appropriate care
Comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart diseases
Dedicated to Collaboration
Dedicated to Collaboration
Experienced in Minimally Invasive Treatments
Experienced in Minimally Invasive Treatments
Our experts work together to ensure patients have the most effective treatments and personalized care.
Leaders in Congenital Heart Disease Treatment
Leaders in Congenital Heart Disease Treatment
We're one of the first Comprehensive Care Centers designated by the Adult Congenital Heart Association. And one of the largest and busiest programs in the country.
Common conditions and symptoms treated
- Atrial septal defect
- Atrioventricular septal defect
- Congenital valvular regurgitation
- Eisenmenger syndrome
- Single ventricle
- Truncus arteriosus
- Anomalous coronary arteries
- Bicuspid aortic valve
- Congenital valvular stenosis
- Fontan procedure
- Tetralogy of fallot
- Anomalous pulmonary venous return
- Coarctation of aorta
- Ebstein anomaly
- Interrupted aortic arch
- Transposition of the great arteries
Meet our adult congenital heart disease specialists
Eric Krieger, MD
Eric Krieger, MD
Dr. Krieger is the Director of UW Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Karen Stout, MD
Karen Stout, MD
Dr. Stout is the founder of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease program. She believes that educating patients about their conditions helps them to optimize their health.
Jill Steiner, MD, MS
Jill Steiner, MD, MS
Dr. Steiner is a proponent of shared decision-making and utilizing a team approach to deliver the best care to her patients.
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Team
The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Team
Our adult congenital heart disease specialists have the in-depth understanding and expertise required to provide the right care.
Common procedures and treatments performed
- Advanced imaging diagnostics
- Hepatology services
- Pulmonary and sleep medicine consultation and diagnostic services
- Transcatheter pulmonic and aortic valve replacement
- Cardiac genetics care and counseling
- Neurocognitive testing
- Transcatheter baffle obstruction and leak repair
- Transcatheter treatment of atrial septal defects (ASD)
- Cardiac psychiatric services
- Obstetric, gynecological and advanced prenatal care
- Transcatheter coarctation of aorta
Featured Location: Heart Institute at UW Medical Center - Montlake
The Heart Institute at UW Medical Center – Montlake provides adult congenital heart disease management and other cardiology services.