Overview
Dr. Schumacher completed pediatric cardiology fellowship training at the University of Michigan. He has additional formal training in pediatric heart failure/transplantation and pediatric cardiac critical care. Dr. Schumacher the medical director of the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. In his work, Dr. Schumacher provides care to children and adults with cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease) and severe structural heart disease.Dr. Schumacher completed a master’s degree in clinical research design and biostatistics in 2013. He has a significant interest in improving the lives of children with heart disease through clinical research. He currently serves as the associate director of M-CHORD (Michigan Congenital Heart Outcomes Research and Discovery clinical research unit) and the director of the Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care Consortium (PC4) analytic center.Dr. Schumacher is committed to educating new cardiologists and oversees the research program for the pediatric cardiology fellowship. He received the Dennis Crowley Teaching Award for most outstanding teacher in pediatric cardiology as awarded by the fellows in 2018 and considers it to be his most outstanding achievement.When not at work, Dr. Schumacher most enjoys spending time with his family. He likes to both play and watch sports (his children's and the University of Michigan). He also enjoys cooking.
Dr. Schumacher is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
Dr. Schumacher is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 153 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 11 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
After completing medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism honor societies, Dr. Zampi completed his residency training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington DC. Dr. Zampi then completed his fellowship training in pediatric cardiology at the University of Michigan, which he followed with an additional year of subspecialty training in interventional pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zampi is now an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics within the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center. He focuses on interventional pediatric cardiology and cardiac critical care.Dr. Zampi’s main research interests include novel interventional approaches in congenital heart disease, including hybrid procedures and percutaneous valve implantation. He is also interested in neurodevelopment and neurocognitive function in patients with congenital heart disease. In addition, Dr. Zampi has taken a lead role in quality improvement efforts within the cardiac catheterization laboratory and is involved in several national data registries to improve the care of patients who undergo cardiac catheterization procedures within the Congenital Heart Center. Dr. Zampi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Coarctation of the Aorta, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Zampi is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatrics.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Jimmy Lu is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Lu is highly rated in 129 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Lu is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Dr. Dorfman was born and raised in southeast Michigan, and returned home in 2007 after training and working as faculty at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. He is co-director of congenital and pediatric cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and attends in the echocardiography laboratory, as well as seeing patients in a general pediatric cardiology clinic. Dr. Dorfman is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Discordia, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Dr. Dorfman is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher by calling their office at 734-764-5176. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Kurt R. Schumacher specialize in?
While Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Mitral Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher has published 153 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher accept my insurance?
Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-764-5176 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Heart TransplantDr. Schumacher isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Schumacher isDistinguished. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Advanced
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Dextrocardia with Situs InversusDr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- Heart FailureDr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Mitral AtresiaDr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Atresia.
- Situs InversusDr. Schumacher isAdvanced. Learn about Situs Inversus.
- Experienced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Schumacher isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.


