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.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Earns Fourth Consecutive Top Children’s Hospital Award by The Leapfrog Group for Outstanding Quality and Safety

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Nicklaus Children's was named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. This award is one of the most competitive honors hospitals and surgery centers in the United States can receive for their commitment to safety and quality.

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Nicklaus Children's Among Nation's Top 50 Hospitals

Ranked among the nation's top 50 best by U.S. News & World Report, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is listed in its 2025-26 “Best Children’s Hospitals” survey results with seven specialty ranked programs, making the hospital the children’s hospital with the most ranked programs in South Florida.