Darren Berman, MD
Darren P. Berman, MD is Director of Congenital Interventional Catheterization in The Heart Institute. Dr. Berman leads our hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab, while also fostering innovative research and championing the translation of new devices and techniques into patient care.
Dr. Berman was previously Co-Director of Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and a fellowship in congenital interventional cardiac catheterization at Miami Children’s Hospital. He is Board-certified in both pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Berman is an active researcher with interests in transcatheter valve therapies and device development. He has participated in and led national trials of innovative device treatments for children. His recruitment will broaden the scope of activity at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles to include new catheter-based treatments for children and young adults with congenital heart diseases.
Education
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Pediatrics
Miami Children's Hospital, Advanced Senior Fellowship - Congenital Interventional Cardiology
Accomplishments
Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Media
Becker's Hospital Review - Children's Hospital Los Angeles expands Heart Institute team
Yahoo! Finance - Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Announces New Heart Institute Faculty
CHLA Blog
Does Piccolo PDA Closure Improve Outcomes for Babies?
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Is First to Use New Device to Remove Atrial Blood Clot
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Performs World’s First Implant of a Novel Stent for Babies
Fostering Innovation in Congenital Interventional Cardiology
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Announces New Heart Institute Faculty
New Director of Congenital Interventional Catheterization to Join Children’s Hospital Los Angeles