Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiology offers modern, comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with known or suspected heart disease. Providers offer consultations, comprehensive diagnostics, and therapeutic services for unborn babies, infants, children and adolescents with cardiac conditions. Care is delivered in Chapel Hill as well as convenient clinics located throughout the state. Specialists provide cardiac services via a network of outpatient clinics extending across North Carolina. Pediatric Cardiology is dedicated to providing seamless care for your child close to home.
CARDIOLOGY NEWS
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Welcome New Physician Faculty: Christopher Atkins, MD, MS
Dr. Atkins joined the Department of Pediatrics as an Assistant Professor in the division of Pediatric Cardiology on August 11, 2025. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2011 at Vanderbilt University, a Master’s in medical sciences at University of South Florida in 2012, and earned is medical degree in 2018 at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Atkins completed his pediatric residency at UNC-Chapel Hill in 2022, remaining for a year as Chief Resident. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Duke University Children’s Hospital in June 2025. Welcome Chris!
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Cotton Named Pediatric Associate Vice Chair of Outreach Initiatives
Dr. John Cotton, Professor of Pediatrics, has been named the Associate Vice Chair of Outreach Initiatives for the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Cotton has been a Pediatric Cardiologist at UNC Children’s since 1996, practicing in multiple sites across the state. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago, medical school at State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, and both his residency and fellowship at the University of California – UCLA Children’s Hospital. Please congratulate Dr. Cotton on this new and important new role.
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Elisabeth Leong Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Elisabeth Leong, DO, MSCR was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective December 1, 2024. Dr. Leong has been a faculty member in Pediatric Cardiology since 2014. Congratulations!
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Shea Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Ryan Shea, MD was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Shea has been a faculty member in Pediatric Cardiology since 2016. Congratulations!