Heather Henderson, MD

Physician in North Charleston, SC
Specialties:Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology - Heart Failure & Transplant, Cardiology
Languages:English
Gender:Female
NPI #1356480966

Heather Tripp Henderson, MD

Dr. Heather Henderson is a board certified pediatric cardiologist with expertise in pediatric cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and heart transplantation. She graduated from the College of Charleston and then received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at the University of Alabama Birmingham, followed by pediatric cardiology fellowship at Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Henderson did an additional year of advanced training in pediatric heart failure and transplantation at Emory University. Her clinical interests include pediatric cardiomyopathies, especially those related to chemotherapy and neuromuscular disorders. She specializes in heart failure management from cardiomyopathy and congenital heart disease, including the use of mechanical circulatory support and ventricular assist devices when necessary, as well as the care of heart transplant recipients.

Board Certifications: Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatrics
Clinical Areas of Interest
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) care
  • Advanced heart failure
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Immunosuppression
  • Mechanical circulatory support
  • Pediatric cardiomyopathy
  • Pediatric heart failure
  • Pediatric heart transplant
  • Ventricular assist devices (VAD)

Insurances Accepted

My Offices

  • Map of 2250 Mall Drive in North Charleston
    MUSC Children's Health R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion
    Primary Office
    2250 Mall Drive
    North Charleston, SC 29406
    US
    Phone:
    Fax:
    Day of the WeekHours
    Monday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    SaturdayClosed
    SundayClosed
    After Hours Care M-F 3 PM - 10 PM, Weekends & Holidays 12 PM - 7 PM; Blood Draw M-F 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM
    Map of 2250 Mall Drive in North Charleston
  • Map of 10 McClennan Banks Drive in Charleston
    MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital
    10 McClennan Banks Drive
    Charleston, SC 29425
    US
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    Day of the WeekHours
    MondayOpen 24 Hours
    TuesdayOpen 24 Hours
    WednesdayOpen 24 Hours
    ThursdayOpen 24 Hours
    FridayOpen 24 Hours
    SaturdayOpen 24 Hours
    SundayOpen 24 Hours
    Map of 10 McClennan Banks Drive in Charleston

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