Clinical Expertise
Specialized care across the full spectrum of congenital heart disease, from pediatrics through adulthood
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
Comprehensive care for adults with congenital heart disease, including early detection, risk stratification, advanced planning for MCS & transplant, and multidisciplinary care coordination.
Key Areas
- Lifelong Surveillance & Timely Intervention
- Risk Stratification & Optimize Outcomes
- Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Care
- Early Detection & Tailored Therapies
- Advanced Planning: MCS & Transplant
- Heart Failure in CHD
Pregnancy & Heart Disease
Specialized care for women with heart disease during pregnancy, including risk assessment, preconception counseling, coordinated high-risk pregnancy care, and delivery planning.
Key Areas
- Risk Assessment & Preconception Counseling
- Coordinated Care for High-Risk Pregnancy
- Delivery Planning for Safety & Outcomes
- Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Expert in multimodality cardiac imaging for precise diagnosis and treatment planning, including advanced techniques for risk assessment and intervention guidance.
Key Areas
- Advanced Imaging for Risk Assessment
- Precision Diagnostics & Intervention Planning
- Multimodality Surveillance & Decision Support
- MRI, Echocardiography, and CT
Fontan Physiology & Heart Failure
Specialized expertise in Fontan circulation physiology, novel therapies, exercise optimization, and heart failure management in congenital heart disease.
Key Areas
- Fontan Circulation Expertise
- Novel Therapeutic Interventions
- Exercise & Cardiac Output Optimization
- Heart Failure Management in CHD
Training & Experience
Dr. Charla's expertise is built on extensive training at world-renowned institutions
Fellowship Training
- • University of Toronto (ACHD)
- • Mount Sinai Hospital (Cardio-Obstetrics)
- • Indiana University (Imaging)
- • Indiana University (Pediatric Cardiology)
Board Certifications
- • Adult Congenital Heart Disease (2019)
- • Pediatric Cardiology (2017)
- • General Pediatrics (2014)
Leadership Roles
- • Medical Director (ACHD)
- • Co-Director (Cardio-Obstetrics)
- • Regional Director (ACHD Alliance)
Patient-Centered, Evidence-Based Care
Every patient receives personalized, comprehensive care informed by the latest research and best practices