Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions
1540 E Hospital Dr, Floor 11 Reception C, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

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 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mitral Atresia, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan Medical School, 2005

Residency

University of North Carolina Health Care, Pediatrics, 2008

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in MI

Board Certifications

Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology

Fellowships

University of Michigan Health System, Pediatric Cardiology, 2011

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
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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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.

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Yes. Dr. Kurt R. Schumacher has published 147 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.

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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.

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