Craig Pritchard Dobson MD FACC, FAHA
Pediatric Cardiac Genetics, Pediatric Echocardiography
Director, Cardiac Clinical Operations
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Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC4401 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224
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Summary
- Craig Dobson, MD, specializes in pediatric cardiology with subspecialties in pediatric cardiac genetics and pediatric echocardiography. Currently based in Pittsburgh, PA, he serves as the Director of Cardiac Clinical Operations at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. His education includes a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Children's National Hospital and a residency in pediatrics with the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Dobson's career features numerous leadership roles at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center, showcasing his extensive experience in fetal cardiology, genetics, clinical research, and teaching. His research has produced several publications in the field of pediatric cardiology. Notable honors include fellow recognition from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology, and the Order of Military Medical Merit.
Education & Training
Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2006 - 2009
National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2022 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2021 - 2026
DC State Medical License 2006 - 2022
IN State Medical License 2002 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Heart Association, 2020
- Master Clinician Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 2020
- Fellow American College of Cardiology, 2019
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Neighborhood Socioeconomic & Geographic Determinants of Prenatal Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis.Matthew M Tran, Mary D Schiff, Floyd W Thoma, Frederick W Roberts, Sharon Mazzocco
Pediatric Cardiology. 2026-01-29 - 4 citationsAssessing Left Ventricular Pathology in Patients with Ebstein Anomaly Using Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Looking Past the Right Heart.Aditi Gupta, Luciana Da Silva, Li Wang, Carlos E Diaz-Castrillon, Craig P Dobson
Pediatric Cardiology. 2025-08-01 - 1 citationsLarge Right Atrial Size on Cardiac MRI is Associated with Post-operative Right Ventricular Dysfunction After the Cone Operation for Ebstein Anomaly.Molly Carney, Aditi Gupta, Adam Christopher, Laura Olivieri, Jose Da Silva
Pediatric Cardiology. 2025-08-01
Journal Articles
- Cardiac Causes of Sudden Unexplained Infant Death and the Role of the Primary Pediatrician.Dobson, CP, Pediatric Annals, 3/1/2020
Lectures
- Neonatal Transitional Circulation PhysiologyYearly recurring lecture. Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. - 1/2020
- Cardiac Causes of Sudden Infant DeathAmerican Association of SIDS Prevention Physicians, Annual Meeting - 9/2018
- Understanding MurmursMedical Conference, US Embassy-Kuwait - 8/2017
Press Mentions
- Neonatal Care: From Fetal Exposures to the Medical HomeJune 1st, 2022
- Wilderness Medicine: Impacts from the Weather, Water, and WorldJune 1st, 2022
- Cardiac Causes of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death and the Role of the Primary PediatricianJune 1st, 2022
Committees
- Chair, Defense Health Agency (DHA) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Committee on Pediatric Advanced Life Support 2019 - Present
- Member, American Heart Association, Cardiovascular Disease in the Young (CVDY) Membership and Communications committee 2019 - Present
- Co-chair, DHA Resuscitation Programs advisory committee 2018 - 2019
Research History
- Co-investigatorMilitary Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Program (MiCOR). Defense Health Programs funded initiative to improve cardiovascular outcomes in military service members and their families. MiCOR enhances the cardiovascular health and well-being of the Warfighter and the DoD community through innovative c2020 - Present
- Principle InvestigatorHeart and Helix Genetics Registry. Using a multi-disciplinary approach involving specialists in adult cardiology, electrophysiology, pediatric cardiology, and genetics, this prospective registry seeks to improve outcomes in families with inherited cardiac conditions.2019 - Present
- Co-investigatorGEMini, Genetic Exploration of Military Cardiac Sudden Death. This is a project to investigate genetic causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in military members and their families. It is part of the funded Collaborative Health Initiative Research Program (CHIRP) grant from NIH NHLBI.2019 - Present
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