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Joel Hardin, MD, Cardiology, Atlanta, GA

Joel T. Hardin MD


Medical Director, Emory Adult Congenital Heart Center

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  • Mail Stop 0200-011-1AA1365 Clifton Rd NE Rm A2254Atlanta, GA 30322

  • Phone+1 404-778-5545

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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 Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1990 - 1993
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987, M.D

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2028
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2027
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1996 - 2017
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2009
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2007 - 2009
  • Pediatric Cardiology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Chicago Magazine
  • Top Doctors Tampa Bay Magazine
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Silent Saborteurs: Coronary Artery Fistulae Resulting in Coronary Steal and Heart Failure
    13. 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 Adulthood
    12. 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 Patient 
    American Association of Heart Failure Nursing 21st Annual Meeting, Savannah GA - 6/13/2025
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Teams 
    South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/15/2023
  • ​2022 Thoracic Aorta Guidelines, South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 
    South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society - Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2023 - 7/14/2023

Press Mentions

  • Care of the ACHD Patient in the CICU: The Coming Tsunami
    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 Way
    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 Death
    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

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Tagalog, French

Industry Relationships

  • Medical Advisory Board, Doximity

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