Andrew M Atz MD
Professor, Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
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169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425
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Summary
- Andrew Atz, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist based in Charleston, SC with extensive experience in managing conditions like hypoplastic left heart syndrome and performing procedures like cardiopulmonary bypass, fontan, and norwood procedures. An alumnus of the University of Florida College of Medicine, Dr. Atz has completed a Pediatrics Residency at Johns Hopkins University, and a Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center. Currently, he serves as an Attending Physician at MUSC Health University Medical Center, with a prior role at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Atz's expertise is further demonstrated through his clinical trials and peer-reviewed publications. He is a recognized Fellow (FACC) of the American College of Cardiology.
Education & Training
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1992 - 1995
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
SC State Medical License 1998 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2016 - 2018
MA State Medical License 1994 - 1999
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
Clinical Trials
- Pharmacokinetics of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care Start of enrollment: 2011 Nov 01
- Corticosteroid Therapy in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass Start of enrollment: 2012 Jun 01
- Genetic Determinants of Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes Start of enrollment: 2011 Mar 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Validation of Noninvasive Measures of Ventricular Diastolic Stiffness in Single Right Ventricle Patients: A Pilot Study.William A Harris, Eric M Graham, Carolyn L Taylor, Andrew Savage, Kimberly E McHugh
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. 2025-09-01 - Reported Impacts of Congenital Heart Disease on Functional Outcomes in Adults with Down Syndrome.Stephanie S Gaydos, Andreana Benitez, Paul J Nietert, Kimberly E McHugh, Andrew Atz
Pediatric Cardiology. 2025-07-31 - Family functioning and health-related quality of life in children and young adults with Marfan syndrome.Lauren S Crafts, Lynn A Sleeper, Karen Uzark, Andrew M Atz, Timothy J Bradley
Quality of Life Research. 2025-06-01
Journal Articles
- The Relationship Between Pre-Operative Left Ventricular Longitudinal Strain and Post-Operative Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Arterial Switch Operation Is Age D...Scott A Pletzer, Andrew M Atz, Shahryar M Chowdhury, Pediatric Cardiology
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator for Mediastinal Tube Clearance in Pediatric Chylous Effusion: A Case ReportDennis R Delany, Andrew M Atz, Jordan W Newman, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Lectures
- Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Program: Day 3National Conference & Exhibition 2019 - American Academy of Pediatrics - New Orleans, LA - 10/27/2019
- 2nd Annual Bridge to Success: Acute Pediatric Care from the Emergency Department to the ICUMedical University of South Carolina Office of CME, Charleston, South Carolina - 9/9/2013
Press Mentions
Research: Quality of Life High for down Syndrome, Heart DefectsSeptember 18th, 2025- Families and Health Care Workers Get Ready to Vaccinate Kids 6 Months and up This WeekJune 20th, 2022
MUSC Children’s Hospital First in Nation to Use Novel MIS-C TreatmentAugust 26th, 2020
Grant Support
- Pediatric Heart Network: Medical University of South CarolinaMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA2024–2030
- Pediatric Heart Network: Medical University of South CarolinaMEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA2024–2030
- Trials and ReseArch Network FOR even More- South Carolina (TRANSFORM-2)MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA2016–2025
- Trials and ReseArch Network FOR even More- South Carolina (TRANSFORM-2)MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA2016–2025
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