02/09/2026
February is Heart Month, and at Nicklaus Children's Heart Institute, we are proud to celebrate the dual leadership of our world-class chiefs! Meet Dr. David Kalfa, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery and Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, and Dr. Shyam Sathanandam, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine. Together, they lead Florida’s only pediatric heart program with two co-directors, bringing groundbreaking innovations in heart care to children and families.
Dr. Kalfa is a global leader in minimally invasive techniques, helping kids heal faster and live brighter lives. Dr. Sathanandam is a pioneer in interventional cardiology, developing life-saving treatments for children once considered untreatable. With their combined expertise, the future of heart care is here.
Learn more: nicklauschildrens.org/heart