Meet Dr. Shyam K. Sathanandam - The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children's
Meet Dr. Shyam K. Sathanandam, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and Co-Director of the renowned Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute. A globally recognized pediatric interventional cardiologist and pioneer in groundbreaking procedures for neonates and premature infants.

The Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute
At Nicklaus Children's we're redefining pediatric care with cutting edge innovation and expertise. Our Heart Institute boasts the highest survival rate for cardiac surgeries in South Florida. Each year we perform over 1,000 cardiac procedures, giving children the chance to grow, play and pursue their dreams. At Nicklaus Children's we deliver innovation with results, with one child in mind: yours.

Global leader in pediatric congenital cardiac surgery joins Nicklaus Children’s, faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Dr. David M. Kalfa, a pioneer in developing minimally invasive surgical approaches to treating congenital heart defects, will join Nicklaus Children’s as chief of the Section of Cardiovascular Surgery and co-director of the Nicklaus Children’s Heart Institute on Sept. 1.

Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children's Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Off

Women We Admire has recognized Shannon Odell, system vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children's, for her second consecutive year on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers list, highlighting her significant role in patient care.