
Overview
Dr. Decker is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies and heart failure. He offers innovative and minimally invasive techniques to benefit patients at the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Heart Institute. He was named the 2023 William A. Baumgartner Physician of the Year for Johns Hopkins All Children's in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Before joining All Children’s, Dr. Decker was an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, where he completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology, an advanced fellowship in heart failure/transplantation, and an advanced fellowship in pediatric electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine. A graduate of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Camden, New Jersey, Dr. Decker did his pediatric residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
His clinical expertise encompasses Arrhythmias, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), Cardiomyopathy, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Decker is board certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology, and American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Decker is currently accepting new patients.
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5881 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34238
601 5th Street South, Suite 260, Suite 260, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
Clinical Research
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BMG Pediatric Cardiology & Congenital Heart At St. Joseph's Hospital MAB
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Bay Pediatric Cardiology
Elsa Suh is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Suh is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Double Inlet Left Ventricle, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, and Subpulmonary Stenosis. Dr. Suh is board certified in AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Suh is currently accepting new patients.
BMG Pediatric Cardiology And Congenital Heart At Brandon
Dr. Stephanie Kurtz is dual board certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology and is with BayCare Medical Group in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she sees patients newborn to age 18. Before joining BayCare Medical Group, she practiced at Pediatric Cardiology Associates. Dr. Kurtz earned a Doctor of Medicine from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan, completed a pediatric residency at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, and a pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Michigan/Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Her clinical interests include pediatric echocardiography and noninvasive electrophysiology. Dr. Kurtz has a particular interest in caring for children with single ventricles. She’s a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Kurtz is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. Dr. Kurtz is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Right Ventricle Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects. Dr. Kurtz is board certified in AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics, American Board Of Pediatrics, and AB Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology). Dr. Kurtz is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jamie A. Decker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jamie A. Decker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jamie A. Decker by calling their office at 727-767-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jamie A. Decker a top-rated expert for Arrhythmias?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jamie A. Decker is classified as an Experienced expert for Arrhythmias, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jamie A. Decker specialize in?
While Dr. Jamie A. Decker is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Arrhythmias, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Cardiomyopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Jamie A. Decker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jamie A. Decker has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Arrhythmias. You can view a list of Dr. Jamie A. Decker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jamie A. Decker accept my insurance?
Dr. Jamie A. Decker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-3333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Endocardial FibroelastosisDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Endocardial Fibroelastosis.
- FaintingDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Heart FailureDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart TransplantDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid AtresiaDr. Decker isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Atresia.


