The ACHA Clinic Directory
There are currently fewer than 500 board-certified adult congenital heart disease cardiologists in the United States, so many patients live far from a major ACHD center. The most authoritative tool for locating certified ACHD physicians is the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) Clinic Directory at achaheart.org, which lists board-certified ACHD cardiologists and distinguishes ACHA-accredited comprehensive programs — those with full in-house surgical, catheterization, and imaging capabilities — from individual ACHD-trained outpatient specialists. This distinction matters: a comprehensive ACHD program is appropriate for patients who need procedures or have complex unrepaired anatomy, while an outpatient ACHD specialist is well-suited for longitudinal surveillance, second opinions, and pregnancy-related cardiac care.
ACHD Access Across Upstate and Western New York
If you are in New York — particularly in Upstate or Western New York — Congenital Heart Compass Medical PLLC can help you navigate your options, provide expert telemedicine care, and coordinate referrals to the nearest comprehensive ACHD center when procedures or surgical evaluation are needed. Patients in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, the Southern Tier, and the North Country benefit from a regional ACHD cardiologist who understands the local care landscape and can serve as the clinical bridge between your community care team and major academic programs.
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How to Verify ACHD Board Certification
To confirm that a cardiologist holds ABIM board certification in adult congenital heart disease, you can search the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) physician directory at abim.org. Board certification in ACHD is separate from general cardiology board certification and requires completion of an accredited ACHD fellowship and passage of a dedicated certification examination. Verifying this credential — rather than relying solely on a physician's self-described expertise — is one of the most concrete steps patients can take to ensure they are receiving subspecialty-level care.
Reviewed by Dr. Pradeepkumar Charla, MD, MBA, FAAP, FACC
Pediatric & Adult Congenital Cardiologist — Congenital Heart Compass Medical PLLC
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Medical disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified cardiologist for decisions about your congenital heart disease care.