Clifford Lee Cua MD

Professor, Pediatrics, Ohio State University College of Medicine

700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205
Phone+1 614-722-2000
Fax+1 614-722-2549

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Summary

Clifford Cua, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist based in Columbus, OH. He completed his medical education at Indiana University School of Medicine in 1997, followed by a pediatrics residency at the same institution from 1997 to 2000. He then pursued fellowships in pediatric cardiology at Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University from 2000 to 2003 and at Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center from 2003 to 2004. Dr. Cua is a Professor of Pediatrics at Nationwide Children's Hospital. His clinical expertise includes Down syndrome, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the Fontan procedure, and the Norwood procedure. His recent publications focus on various pediatric cardiology topics, including congenital heart disease and neonatal intensive care outcomes.

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2003 - 2004
Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2000 - 2003
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1997 - 2000
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1997

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Certifications & Licensure

OH State Medical License 1999 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2015 - 2019
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Factors Influencing Sonographer Grasp and Pincher Strength Before and After Fetal Echocardiograms.
Sophia Calcara, Dawn Park, Olivia Bowers, Casey Lovelace, Kacy Taylor
Pediatric Cardiology. 2026-07-04
Utility of Follow-Up Surveillance Echocardiograms in Uncomplicated Surgical Closures of Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defects: A Preliminary Analysis.
Macala Maney, Carson Richardson, Isaac Kistler, Samantha Fichtner, Hannah Jacobs
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease. 2026-06-22
Type and Frequency of Arrhythmias Status Post Hybrid Procedure at 6 Years of Age.
Garrett Muckleroy, Phillip Cheng, Isaac Kistler, Samantha Fichtner, Tamara Ackley
Pediatric Cardiology. 2026-06-01

Journal Articles