
Ginnie L. Abarbanell MD
Fetal Cardiology, Pediatric Echocardiography
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8435 Wurzbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-450-7334
Fax+1 210-450-2124
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Summary
- Dr. Ginnie Abarbanell is a pediatric cardiologist based in San Antonio, TX, with subspecialties in fetal cardiology and pediatric echocardiography. She completed her medical education at the University of Washington School of Medicine, followed by a pediatric residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium, and a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Abarbanell currently serves as a professor at University Health / UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Her previous roles include clinical associate professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and a position in pediatric cardiology at Saint Vincent Children's Hospital. She has expertise in fetal cardiology, pediatric echocardiography, and cardiac neurodevelopment. Her research has been published in several esteemed journals, and she is recognized as a fellow by the American Society of Echocardiography and American College of Cardiology, and has served as a national officer for the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Collaborative.
Clinical Expertise
- Fetal cardiology, Pediatric echocardiography, Cardiac neurodevelopment
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2003 - 2006
Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2003
University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2001 - Present
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2026
IL State Medical License 2018 - 2023
MO State Medical License 2017 - 2021
GA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
IN State Medical License 2006 - 2017
MI State Medical License 2003 - 2007
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Society of Echocardiogram
- Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology
- National Officer, Treasurer Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Collaborative, 2020-2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Evolution and Predictors of Right Ventricular Failure in Fontan Patients: A Case-Control Study.Hannah S Kim, Ginnie Abarbanell, Kathleen Simpson, Aaron M Abarbanell, Pirooz Eghtesady
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025-06-29 - 63 citationsSafety, immunogenicity and efficacy of PfSPZ Vaccine against malaria in infants in western Kenya: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2 trial.Martina Oneko, Laura C. Steinhardt, Reuben Yego, Ryan E. Wiegand, Phillip A. Swanson
Nature Medicine. 2021-09-01 - 26 citationsSafety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of Plasmodium falciparum Sporozoite Vaccine Administered by Direct Venous Inoculation to Infants and Young Children: Findings ...Laura C. Steinhardt, Thomas L. Richie, Reuben Yego, Dorcas Akach, Mary J. Hamel
Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2020-08-14
Journal Articles
- Preoperative Echocardiographic Measures in Interrupted Aortic Arch: Which Ones Best Predict Surgical Approach and Outcome?Ritu Sachdeva, Ginnie Abarbanell, William L Border, Congenital Heart Disease
Press Mentions
- Science & Medicine: Thriving With Congenital Heart DiseaseJanuary 5th, 2024
- University Health Hosts First Overnight Camp for Children with Heart DefectsApril 17th, 2024
Committees
- Member, Community Outreach Committee, Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Collaborative (CNOC) 2018 - 2021
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