Education

The cardiology team strives to provide families with comprehensive education regarding their child’s diagnosis and care. It is important that you feel comfortable with the care of your child before you leave the clinic. Always feel free to call us with any questions or concerns. Visit uwhealth.org/kidshearts for explanations of various heart conditions.

Lab Work/tEst rEsuLts

You will be contacted with your lab results within 14 days unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you have not received your test results after two weeks, please contact us at (608) 263-6420.

PrEscriPtions

Before you run out of a prescribed medication, you may renew as follows:

1. Ask your doctor during the appointment2. Call your pharmacy, who will contact your doctor for you.

Please contact your pharmacy at least 48 hours before the medication runs out.

othEr cLinic Locations*

appletonChildren’s Health Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1506 Oneida Street, (920) 730-2650

beloitBeloit Memorial Hospital, 1969 W. Hart Road, (608) 364-5127

Fond du LacSt. Agnes Hospital, 430 E. Division Street, (920) 926-5638 #5

JanesvilleMercy Regional Heart Center, 1000 Mineral Point Avenue, (608) 756-6868

oshkoshAffinity Medical Group, 1855 S. Koeller Street, (920) 730-2650

WausauAspirus Heart and Vascular Institute, 333 Pine Ridge Blvd, (715) 847-2550

*Not all insurance plans allow their members to be seen by UW Health providers or cover ancillary charges incurred at a regional hospital or clinic. Patients should check with their primary care provider and insurance plan to obtain an approved referral prior to being seen by a UW Health provider at these locations.

aPPointmEnts

To guarantee we meet your scheduling needs in a timely manner, please schedule your next appointment before leaving today. If you need to cancel an appointment please call us at least 24 hours in advance so we can accommodate the needs of other patients and their families. Prior to your next appointment you may receive a reminder letter in the mail reminding you of the date and time of the next appointment.

Please contact our registration department at (608) 263-6420 with any change in address or insurance coverage. Contacting our registration department before the appointment can help you avoid delays.

aFtEr hours carE

In the event of an emergency, call 911. For urgent questions or concerns please call (608) 263-6420 (Ask for the pediatric cardiologist on call).

contact inFormation Feel free to call any time you have concerns about your child’s health. If you call the pediatric cardiology office before 4:30 pm we will make every effort to respond that same day. In the event you are asked to leave a message, please include the following:• Yournameandpatient/child’sname• Child’sdateofbirth• Thenatureoftheproblemorconcern• Thebesttimeandphonenumbertoreachyou• AfterHoursorWeekends:(608)263-6420(Askforthepediatriccardiologistoncall)• ClinicAppointments:(608)263-6420

John hokanson, mdDr. Hokanson received his medical degree and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin. He served as a pediatric registrar at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (England) and completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Special interests include cardiac catheterization and the care of adults with congenital heart disease.

kathleen maginot, mdDr. Maginot received her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati. She completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at UCLA Center for Health Services and completed a pediatric electrophysiology and pacing (EP) fellowship at UCLA Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and is among a small number of specialists trained in pediatric electrophysiology and pacing.

J. carter ralphe, mdDr. Ralphe received his medical degree from State University of New York Brooklyn. He completed his pediatric residency, internship and fellowship at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Special interests include complex congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy, and novel diagnostic tools and treatment of pediatric heart failure.

shardha srinivasan, mdDr. Srinivasan received her medical degree from Indore University, India and completed her pediatric residencyattheMontifioreMedicalCenter/AlbertEinsteinCollegeofMedicineinNewYork.Shecompleted a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the New York University Medical Center, New York and a year of advanced fellowship in cardiac imaging at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Her special interests include echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and prenatal (fetal) diagnosis and management of children with congenital heart disease.

allen Wilson, mdDr. Wilson received his medical degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago and completed pediatric residencyatRileyChildren’sHospital/IndianaUniversity.HecompletedpediatriccardiologyfellowshiptrainingatChildren’sMemorialHospital/ChicagoandChildren’sMedicalCenterCincinnati.Heiscertifiedby the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. Special interests include fetal and neonatal echocardiography and Kawasaki’s disease.

eet the TeamM

Welcome!We specialize in the care of children with heart-related conditions. Our team consists of physicians, nurses, echocardiogram sonographers and receptionists. Our goal is to provide seamless, individualized treatment and education concerning your child’s health.

amErican FamiLy chiLdrEn’s hosPitaL

Our staff is based in the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH), a brand new, state-of-the-art children’s medical and surgical center connected to UW Hospital and Clinics. Opened in 2007 and located in Madison, the American Family Children’s Hospital offers the friendliness of a small pediatric hospital backed by the sophisticated services and diagnostic and therapeutic resources of a major academic medical center.

PrEParing For your Visit

To make your clinic visit more efficient please make sure the following items are faxed before or brought to your appointment:

• Pertinentmedicalrecordsfromyourlocaldoctor• RecentECG’s,chestx-ray’s,oranyotherpertinenttestresults• Alistofyourchild’scurrentmedications• Anynecessaryinsurancereferral

Please fax items to the Pediatric Cardiology office at (608) 265-8065

your cLinic Visit

•ThePediatricSpecialtyClinicisonthe2ndfloorofAmericanFamilyChildren’sHospital.• PatientsmustfirstregisterinOutpatientRegistrationlocatedinthespecialtyclinic.Pleaseplantoarrive20

minutes before your scheduled appointment time to allow for this. • Anursingassistantormedicalassistantwillcheckinyourchild.Afterobtainingyourchild’sheight,weight,

pulse, and blood pressure your family will be taken to an exam room. • Anursewilltakeabriefhealthhistoryandintroduceyoutoclinicprocedures.• Ifneeded,anEKGorpulseoxisobtainedintheexamroom.• Afterreviewingavailableinformation,aphysicianand/ornursepractitionerwillexamineyourchildand

discuss a plan of care. Sometimes a child requires more specialized testing. Your physician will explain all tests that will be performed and the results.

common cLinic ProcEdurEs

Please visit uwhealth.org/kidshearts for more information and videos of some of our procedures.

chest X-rayA chest X-ray lets us check the size of the heart and gives us information about the blood vessels to the lungs.

Electrocardiogram (Ekg or Ecg) An EKG helps us determine how hard the heart muscle is working and lets us look at the heart rhythm.

Echocardiogram (Echo)An echocardiogram allows us to take “moving” pictures of the heart using sound waves. It allows us to view the heart chambers, valves and blood vessels.

Pulse oximetry (Pulse ox)A pulse ox lets us measure the amount of oxygen present in the blood by taping a small removable patch to a finger or toe.

Pediatric Cardiology ClinicJayme Frank, rn, ms, cPnPJayme is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with many years of Pediatric and Pediatric Cardiology experience.Herspecialinterestsincludeeducation/supportforfamiliesofchildrenwithcongenitalheart disease; children with cardiac rhythm disturbances; pacemakers; and children on anticoagulation therapy.

Erin marriott rn, ms, cPnPErin received her master’s in nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Her passion is caring for children with congenital heart disease and their families. Her special interests include children with muscular dystrophy.

John Flammang, rn, bsnJohn received his bachelor of science nursing degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. John has been actively nursing in pediatrics since 1982 and has been a member of the pediatric cardiology team since 1999. He enjoys providing education for patients and families in the cardiology clinic.

Jamie beebe, rdcsJamie received her training in pediatric echocardiography at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She is certified in both pediatric and adult echocardiography through ARDMS. She especially enjoys the challenge of diagnosing congenital heart disease in children.

Jim bednarz, rdcs, FasE Jim is an ARDMS registered sonographer with over 25 years of experience performing echocardiograms including clinical, research, administrative and lecturing responsibilities. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography and has served on numerous committees and councils for that organization.

Elizabeth Lauer rdcs, rVt, rdmsElizabeth received pediatric echocardiography training through the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and performs both adult and pediatric echocardiograms. She enjoys working with children and is fascinated by the physiology of the heart.

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