Dr. Michael G. Camitta

As a pediatric cardiologist, I want Duke to be a place where I would send my own children, my own family. For me, that’s the reason to come, that’s our philosophy, that’s how I work, that’s how we feel. I try to explain everything to the children and parents at the same time and make sure that I let the children ask questions, not just the parents. Getting the children involved helps them understand more and not be afraid so much about what’s happening. With adults, it’s more of a decision-making process that involves the whole family. I’m open and honest about what we can do and can’t do, and what I know and don’t know. I’m not telling them what to do, but advising them and we’re working as a group to decide the best treatment options. It’s fun working with children and fun seeing them be happy and get better and grow up. I see children that I diagnosed before birth, and some of them are in high school now.

Dr. Camitta is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Partial Atrioventricular Canal.

Dr. Camitta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Adult Congenital Heart Disease and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.