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Mail Stop 0200-011-1AA1365 Clifton Rd NE Rm A2254Atlanta, GA 30322
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Summary
- Dr. Joel Hardin is Medical Director for the Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center. He is board-certified in adult congenital heart disease and pediatric cardiology. His clinical expertise crosses the entire spectrum of congenital heart diseases among pediatric and adult patients with focus on cardio-obstetric care of women with congenital heart disease who are pregnant or need advice on the cardiovascular risks that might be associated with pregnancy.
Dr. Hardin served in the United States Navy Medical Corps Fleet Marine Force, attaining the final rank of Commander before his honorable discharge in 2006. His final active duty assignment was as Battalion Surgeon for 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division on deployment to Al Anbar Iraq in 2004. Dr. Hardin provides volunteer assistance on behalf of military veterans in Georgia through several veteran support organizations.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1990 - 1993
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1990
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987, M.D
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
TN State Medical License 2023 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
IL State Medical License 1996 - 2017
NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2009
NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors Chicago Magazine
- Top Doctors Tampa Bay Magazine
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.Maan Jokhadar, Joel T Hardin
Critical Care Clinics. 2024-01-01 - 1 citationsThe use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, and surfactant for the management of intraoperative acute pulmonary hemorrhage ...Meena Nathan, Meena Kalyanaraman, Jonathan Blank, Joel T. Hardin, Joanne P. Starr
Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. 2011-04-01 - 3 citationsAbiomed Biventricular Assist Device as a Bridge to Transplantation in a 14-Year-Old With Cardiomyopathy Resulting from Ventricular NoncompactionMeena Nathan, Margarita Camacho, Joel T. Hardin, Joanne P. Starr
Pediatric Cardiology. 2010-09-14
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Silent Saborteurs: Coronary Artery Fistulae Resulting in Coronary Steal and Heart Failure13. Bankey A, Sheets R, Koch R, Suwondo P, Ligon A, Hardin JT, Rodriguez III FH, Mitchel A, Hoque A, Dil K, Naeem M, Rosenblum J, Thaler C, Annual Meeting of the American College of Cardiology, Chicago, IL, USA, 4/2025
- Hemodynamic Effects of Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Middle and Late Adulthood12. D'Angelo J, Lisko J, Babaliaros VC, Greenbaum AB, Hardin JT, Kim DW, Shekiladze N, Ueyama H. Rodriguez FH, Ligon A, Annual Meeting of the American College of Cardiology, Atlanta, GA, USA, 4/2024
- Cost effectiveness of coil embolization of patent ductus arteriosus.Lohr JL, Rocchini AP, Hunter DW, Hardin JT, Bass JL, American College of Cardiology 44th Annual Scientific Session, New Orleans, LA, USA, 2/1995
Lectures
- 17. Adult Congenital & Transitions in Care - Global Consideration for the Adult Congenital PatientAmerican Association of Heart Failure Nursing 21st Annual Meeting, Savannah GA - 6/13/2025
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease TeamsSouth Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/15/2023
- 2022 Thoracic Aorta Guidelines, South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/14/2023
Press Mentions
Care of the ACHD Patient in the CICU: The Coming TsunamiMay 4th, 2023- Patient Who Had Multiple Heart Surgeries at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital as a Child Returns to Deliver Her Baby in a Very Special WayFebruary 16th, 2021
New Type of Defibrillator for Patients at Risk for Sudden Cardiac DeathApril 28th, 2014
Committees
- Member-at-large, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Florida Agency For Healthcare Administration, Pediatric Cardiology Technical Advisory Panel 2017 - 2022
- Councilor, Board of Councilors Illinois Chapter, American College of Cardiology 2014 - 2016
- Member, Cardiovascular Health Advisory Panel New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services 2008 - 2008
- Medical Counsel, Gift of Life of New Jersey 2006 - 2009
- Councilor, Medical Society of New Jersey & Essex County (NJ) Medical Society 2005 - 2008
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
- Adult Congenital Heart Association - ACHAMember
- International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease - ISACHDMember
- Association of Military Surgeons of the United StatesMember
Other Languages
- Spanish, Tagalog, French
Industry Relationships
- Medical Advisory Board, Doximity
External Links
- Emory Healthcarehttps://www.emoryhealthcare.org/jhardin
- Emory University School of Medicinehttps://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=JHARDI7
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