
Overview
Dr. Nicole Cresalia is a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in pediatric, fetal and transesophageal echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart). In addition to caring for infants and children as outpatients in the clinic, she cares for hospitalized pediatric patients with heart disease or following cardiac surgery. Cresalia enjoys educating families on how surgical outcomes for pediatric cardiology patients have dramatically improved over the past several decades, enabling children to thrive. In her research, Cresalia is interested in using noninvasive imaging techniques to predict and improve patient outcomes. She is also interested in how to enhance education at all stages of medical training and completed the UCSF Teaching Scholars Program in 2020. She is Associate Program Director for the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program. Cresalia earned her medical degree and completed a residency in pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She completed a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Michigan, where she also trained in advanced noninvasive imaging. Cresalia belongs to the American Society of Echocardiography, Society of Pediatric Echocardiography and Fetal Heart Society. In 2010, she received the Jessie L. Ternberg Award, given for determination, perseverance and dedication to patients. Her volunteer work has included providing care at an overnight camp for children born with heart defects.
Her top areas of expertise are Ventricular Septal Defects, Truncus Arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Transposition of the Great Arteries.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1855 Fourth St., Second Floor, Room A-2432, San Francisco, CA 94158
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicole Cresalia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole Cresalia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicole Cresalia by calling their office at 800-793-3887. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicole Cresalia a top-rated expert for Ventricular Septal Defects?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole Cresalia is classified as an Experienced expert for Ventricular Septal Defects, 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. Nicole Cresalia specialize in?
While Dr. Nicole Cresalia is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Ventricular Septal Defects, Truncus Arteriosus, and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Nicole Cresalia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Cresalia has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ventricular Septal Defects. You can view a list of Dr. Nicole Cresalia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicole Cresalia accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicole Cresalia accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-793-3887 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Heart BlockDr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Block.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Cresalia isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
