Christian H. Tan, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist

Dr. Christian H. Tan is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating, and preventing childhood diseases of the heart and blood vessels. As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Christian H. Tan, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and heart muscle defects. Pediatric Cardiology is a specialty of childhood medicine that deals with children's disorders of the heart as well as parts of the circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatric Cardiologists include arrhythmia, congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, heart disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension, as well as fetal cardiac conditions. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatric Cardiologists include diagnostic imaging, intensive cardiac care, cardiac catheterization and intervention, electrophysiology, fetal cardiology, exercise stress tests, preventative cardiology care, and heart transplantation.

A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.

Pediatrician

Dr. Christian H. Tan is a Pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Christian H. Tan, MD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.