About Us
When you have congenital heart disease (CHD), you need a care team you can rely on. Our Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program, in partnership with Nebraska Medicine, makes CHD care seamless. Our team stays with you for life, meaning we can care for you from childhood through adulthood.
For any diagnosis, you can count on a comprehensive experience. We collaborate with other specialists to help you manage your CHD and any other symptoms or conditions. From routine monitoring to lifestyle changes, we'll give you the support you need to manage your health We collaborate with other specialists to help you manage your CHD and any other symptoms or conditions. From routine monitoring to lifestyle changes, we'll give you the support you need to manage your health -- and heart -- with confidence and peace of mind. and heart -- with confidence and peace of mind. We work across specialties to help you manage your CHD during pregnancy, when you have other medical conditions and during any health issues during adulthood. From routine monitoring to lifestyle changes, we’ll give you the support you need to manage your health — and heart — with confidence and peace of mind.
Contact Us
To meet with one of our cardiac experts, contact our ACHD program. You’ll receive a follow-up call from an ACHD RN Coordinator to explain important information and next steps.
Phone:
Fax:
402.955.4356
Conditions We Treat
CHD is a structural heart problem that exists at birth but may be discovered later in life. Our team sees patients with all types of CHD, including those with the following conditions:
Meet Our Providers
Meet our team of ACHD-trained providers. They’re leading the way in treating CHD throughout every stage of life.
Ali N. Ibrahimiye, MD
Languages: German, English
Specialties: Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Ram Kumar Subramanyan, MBBS
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, English
Specialties: Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Camille L. Hancock Friesen, MD
Language: English
Specialties: Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease, Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Treatments and Services
When you have CHD, regular check-ups are important to monitor your heart. We offer several ACHD treatment options to help manage your condition, including:
Locations
If you’re seeking continued care for CHD into adulthood, we offer convenient locations to serve you.
Children’s Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Clinic – Sioux City
Children's Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Clinic – Lincoln
Related Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinics and Programs
Next Steps
Step 1: Contact Us by Phone
Call the Children’s ACHD program at 402.955.4350 to schedule an appointment. You don’t need a referral to see one of our providers.
Step 2: Confirm Appointment Details
When you call, confirm the date, time, contact information and other important details. Ask what you should bring with you to your visit.
Patient Spotlight
Paige's Story: Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Kash and Jake's Story: Like Father, Like Son
Prepare for Your Visit
What Sets Us Apart
Expert Care for ACHD
Our ACHD program provides the experts, tools and resources you need to live a healthy life with CHD.
Care That Grows with You
We ensure a seamless transition from pediatrics to adult care for patients with CHD. We’ll help you take charge of your medications, appointments and lifestyle choices.
A Collaborative Approach
Our clinics provide complete care, meaning we’ll help you manage your CHD alongside other health conditions — all in one place.
Awards and Honors
We’re the only program in the region accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association and the first in the nation to achieve reaccreditation.
Also Read
Jagger’s Story: Heading Home After 548 Days in the Cardiac Care Unit
Kash and Jake's Story: Like Father, Like Son
